Klukwan, AK Climate


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Klukwan, AK has a subarctic climate with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. During the winter months, temperatures can dip below freezing and snow is common. During summer months temperatures can reach up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit on average, however in the summertime nights tend to remain cool. Precipitation is moderate all year round with most of it coming in the form of rainfall during the summer months. The area around Klukwan has abundant natural beauty and stunning landscapes to explore during all times of the year.

Klukwan, Alaska gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Klukwan averages 262 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 84 sunny days per year in Klukwan. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Klukwan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 168 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 66 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 262 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Klukwan is 4.9 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

8 Summer - 1.8 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Klukwan, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKlukwan, AlaskaUnited States
  53.9 in.38.1 in.
  262.4 in.27.8 in.
  168.4 days106.2 days
  84 days205 days
  66.3°85.8°
  16.0°21.7°
  4.97
  1.54.3
  282 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 Klukwan with an average high temperature of 66.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Klukwan, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Klukwan are July, August and June.
In Klukwan, 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 Klukwan with an average of 16.0°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Klukwan, there are 160.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Klukwan, there are 7.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Klukwan, 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.
October is the wettest month in Klukwan with 8.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 39% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.9 inches in Klukwan means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
October is the rainiest month in Klukwan with 20.0 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 9.3 rainy days. There are 168.4 rainy days annually in Klukwan, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 262.4 inches in Klukwan means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Klukwan with 64.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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