The climate in Willow, AK is generally cool and wet. Summers are mild with temperatures rarely exceeding 70°F and winters are cold but not extreme with average lows around 10°F. The area receives a lot of precipitation year-round with snowfall increasing dramatically during the winter months. Willow experiences heavy rainfall from May to September, which helps keep the land green and lush despite the cooler temperatures. In general, the town enjoys a healthy balance of sunshine and rain throughout the year that creates ideal conditions for outdoor activities like hiking and camping in the summertime, as well as skiing or snowshoeing in the winter months.
Willow, Alaska gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Willow averages 87 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 127 sunny days per year in Willow. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Willow gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 69 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -2
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 87 inches of snow a year