Kake, AK Climate


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Kake, Alaska has a cool, humid climate due to its location near the Gulf of Alaska. It has a warm and wet summer with temperatures rarely exceeding 70 degrees Fahrenheit and an average yearly precipitation of around 107 inches. During the winter months, it is much colder with temperatures often dropping below freezing. The area also experiences strong winds year-round due to its coastal location. Snowfall in Kake is variable but usually averages around 60 inches per year. Overall, Kake's climate is characterized by pleasant summers and cold winters.

Kake, Alaska gets 132 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kake averages 77 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 96 sunny days per year in Kake. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 233 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 64 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 132 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 77 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Kake is 5.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.5 Summer - 3.1 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Kake, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKake, AlaskaUnited States
  131.7 in.38.1 in.
  76.7 in.27.8 in.
  233.3 days106.2 days
  96 days205 days
  64.0°85.8°
  26.0°21.7°
  5.27
  1.44.3
  62 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 Kake with an average high temperature of 64.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In Kake, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kake are July, August and June.
In Kake, 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 Kake with an average of 26.0°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Kake, there are 112.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Kake, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Kake, 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.
November is the wettest month in Kake with 19.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 3.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 38% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 131.7 inches in Kake means that it is one of the wettest places in Alaska.
October is the rainiest month in Kake with 24.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 16.2 rainy days. There are 233.3 rainy days annually in Kake, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 76.7 inches in Kake means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in Kake with 21.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 14 years ago

kake is a wonderfull town ive moved here 5 years ago and never wanted to go but since ive lived here more people are moving andits sad theres no way over 600 people live  More

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