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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Bristol Bay Borough County / King Salmon / Zip Codes
The climate in King Salmon, AK is typically very cold and snowy throughout the winter months. Average temperatures during the winter range from -2°F to 32°F, while summer temperatures range from 40°F to 60°F. The area experiences regular snowfall throughout the winter months, with an average of 65 inches of snow annually. Rainfall is also common, with an average annual precipitation of 28 inches. Despite the cold temperatures and snowfall, King Salmon still attracts visitors due to its spectacular natural beauty.

King Salmon, Alaska gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

King Salmon averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 122 sunny days per year in King Salmon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

King Salmon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 156 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 9
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for King Salmon is 5.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.4 Summer - 3 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in King Salmon, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKing Salmon, AlaskaUnited States
  19.5 in.38.1 in.
  46.6 in.27.8 in.
  156.0 days106.2 days
  122 days205 days
  63.8°85.8°
  8.8°21.7°
  5.17
  1.44.3
  72 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 King Salmon with an average high temperature of 63.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In King Salmon, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for King Salmon are July, August and June.
In King Salmon, 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 King Salmon with an average of 8.8°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In King Salmon, there are 192.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In King Salmon, there are 39.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in King Salmon, 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 King Salmon with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.5 inches in King Salmon means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
September is the rainiest month in King Salmon with 18.0 days of rain, and March is the driest month with only 9.1 rainy days. There are 156.0 rainy days annually in King Salmon, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 46.6 inches in King Salmon means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in King Salmon with 10.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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