The climate in Hughes, Alaska is a cold subarctic climate that experiences long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The average temperature for the year is about 28 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter, temperatures can drop below zero with occasional snowfall and blizzards. In the summer months, temperatures can reach into the 50s with mild weather and plenty of sunshine. Rainfall is spread evenly throughout the year with an average of around 14 inches per year. Overall, Hughes has a moderate climate with distinct seasonal variation.
Hughes, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hughes averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 152 sunny days per year in Hughes. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hughes gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 72 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -17
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year