Kalifornsky, AK Climate


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Kalifornsky, AK has a climate that is characterized by chilly winters and cool summers. During the winter months, temperatures average around 20°F, with lows reaching as low as -30°F. Snowfall is common throughout the season, averaging around 48 inches annually. Summers are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 40-60°F and light rainfall on occasion. The area experiences long days during the summer months, with an average of 19 hours of daylight each day in June. Overall, the climate in Kalifornsky provides a unique environment for locals and tourists alike to enjoy.

Kalifornsky, Alaska gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kalifornsky averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 135 sunny days per year in Kalifornsky. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kalifornsky gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 7
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 86 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Kalifornsky is 5.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.8 Summer - 2.8 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Kalifornsky, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKalifornsky, AlaskaUnited States
  21.8 in.38.1 in.
  86.2 in.27.8 in.
  120.4 days106.2 days
  135 days205 days
  63.9°85.8°
  7.3°21.7°
  5.37
  1.44.3
  52 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 Kalifornsky with an average high temperature of 63.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In Kalifornsky, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kalifornsky are July, August and June.
In Kalifornsky, 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 Kalifornsky with an average of 7.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Kalifornsky, there are 211.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Kalifornsky, there are 37.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Kalifornsky, 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.
September is the wettest month in Kalifornsky with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 37% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.8 inches in Kalifornsky means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
September is the rainiest month in Kalifornsky with 14.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.2 rainy days. There are 120.4 rainy days annually in Kalifornsky, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 86.2 inches in Kalifornsky means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Kalifornsky with 20.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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