College, AK has a subarctic climate with cold winters and mild summers. Temperatures can reach as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months, while the summer months stay cooler with temperatures typically below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 14 inches of precipitation per year, mostly in the form of snowfall during the winter. With its cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, College is an ideal spot for outdoor winter activities such as skiing and snowmobiling.
College, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
College averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 156 sunny days per year in College. The US average is 205 sunny days.
College gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year