Cantwell, AK has a subarctic climate characterized by cold, long winters and short, mild summers. Average winter temperatures range from -20 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, while average summer temperatures range from 40 to 60 degrees. Precipitation in the area is generally low, averaging just 10 inches of snow and about 14 inches of rain throughout the year. Despite its cold climate, Cantwell experiences nearly 24 hours of daylight during the summer months and just a few hours of daylight during the winter months.
Cantwell, Alaska gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cantwell averages 109 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Cantwell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cantwell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 66 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -8
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 109 inches of snow a year