Bethel, AK has a subarctic climate. It experiences long and cold winters, with snowfall occurring from October to April. The average annual temperature is 34 degrees Fahrenheit and the warmest month of the year is July when temperatures reach an average of 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer days in Bethel are short with temperatures rarely reaching above 65 degrees. In winter, temperatures can drop as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit due to the influence of Arctic air masses. Bethel's location on the coast contributes to its high humidity levels throughout the year. Precipitation is common all year round, but it is heaviest in late summer and early fall with yearly amounts averaging around 15 inches.
Bethel, Alaska gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bethel averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 132 sunny days per year in Bethel. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bethel gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 146 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 63 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year