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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Kodiak Island Borough County / Larsen Bay / Zip Codes
Larsen Bay, AK has a cool subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters and relatively mild summers. Average winter temperatures range from 20-30°F (-6 to -1°C), while average summer temperatures range from 45-55°F (7 to 12°C). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year in Larsen Bay, with approximately 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) of snowfall and 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of rain each month. The area around Larsen Bay experiences extended periods of fog, sometimes lasting for days at a time due to its proximity to the ocean. Despite the cold climate, Larsen Bay is a popular tourist destination due to its incredible natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

Larsen Bay, Alaska gets 85 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Larsen Bay averages 69 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 133 sunny days per year in Larsen Bay. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Larsen Bay gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 203 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 60 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 85 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 69 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.2 Summer - 3.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Larsen Bay, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLarsen Bay, AlaskaUnited States
  85.4 in.38.1 in.
  68.9 in.27.8 in.
  203.1 days106.2 days
  133 days205 days
  59.8°85.8°
  25.9°21.7°
  5.27
  1.34.3
  0 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.

August is the hottest month for Larsen Bay with an average high temperature of 61.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Larsen Bay, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Larsen Bay are August, July and September.
In Larsen Bay, 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 Larsen Bay with an average of 25.9°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Larsen Bay, there are 129.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Larsen Bay, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Larsen Bay, 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.
December is the wettest month in Larsen Bay with 10.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 5.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 85.4 inches in Larsen Bay means that it is one of the wettest places in Alaska.
December is the rainiest month in Larsen Bay with 19.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 14.2 rainy days. There are 203.1 rainy days annually in Larsen Bay, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 68.9 inches in Larsen Bay means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. February is the snowiest month in Larsen Bay with 15.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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