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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Bethel Census Area County / Chuathbaluk / Zip Codes
Chuathbaluk is located in a subarctic climate zone. The summers are generally quite mild with temperatures rarely reaching above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while the winters are much colder with temperatures dropping to as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives around 10 inches of rain and over 100 inches of snow annually. The climate here is also characterized by strong winds that can cause blowing snow during the winter months, making it difficult for many residents to travel. It can also be quite humid due to its proximity to the Bering Sea and surrounding rivers.

Chuathbaluk, Alaska gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Chuathbaluk averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 131 sunny days per year in Chuathbaluk. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Chuathbaluk 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

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Chuathbaluk is 4.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.6 Summer - 2.1 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Chuathbaluk, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateChuathbaluk, AlaskaUnited States
  18.5 in.38.1 in.
  61.8 in.27.8 in.
  146.1 days106.2 days
  131 days205 days
  63.4°85.8°
  0.8°21.7°
  4.77
  1.44.3
  144 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Chuathbaluk with an average high temperature of 63.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In Chuathbaluk, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Chuathbaluk are July, June and August.
In Chuathbaluk, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chuathbaluk with an average of 0.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Chuathbaluk, there are 214.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Chuathbaluk, there are 59.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Chuathbaluk, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Chuathbaluk with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.5 inches in Chuathbaluk means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Chuathbaluk with 18.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.7 rainy days. There are 146.1 rainy days annually in Chuathbaluk, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 61.8 inches in Chuathbaluk means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Chuathbaluk with 12.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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