Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska has a climate that is typical of the subarctic region. Summers are relatively short and mild, with average temperatures ranging between 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters tend to be cold and long, with temperatures ranging from 10-30 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 18 inches of snow annually, most of which falls in the months of December through April. This snowfall provides ample opportunities for winter recreation such as skiing and snowboarding. The area experiences frequent overcast days throughout the year but also enjoys sunny days during the summer months.
Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Buffalo Soapstone averages 48 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 129 sunny days per year in Buffalo Soapstone. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Buffalo Soapstone gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 68 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year