Holy Cross, AK Climate


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The climate in Holy Cross, AK is one defined by extreme temperatures and drastic seasonal changes. In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 80°F, while in winter they can dip down to -60°F. The area experiences high levels of precipitation throughout the year, with an average yearly total of around 17 inches, most of which falls between October and May. Snowfall accumulates quickly during winter and can last well into spring, while summers are usually dry and sunny. The weather patterns in this area can be unpredictable, so it is often best to be prepared for any kind of conditions that may arise.

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

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

On average, there are 154 sunny days per year in Holy Cross. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross is 4.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.6 Summer - 2.2 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Holy Cross, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHoly Cross, AlaskaUnited States
  18.5 in.38.1 in.
  61.8 in.27.8 in.
  146.1 days106.2 days
  154 days205 days
  63.4°85.8°
  0.8°21.7°
  4.77
  1.44.3
  131 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 Holy Cross with an average high temperature of 63.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In Holy Cross, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Holy Cross are July, June and August.
In Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross with an average of 0.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Holy Cross with 12.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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