Mountain Village, AK is located in a subarctic climate zone, meaning that the temperature is typically cool year round. Winters are very cold and snowy, with temperatures dipping to -30 degrees Fahrenheit on some nights. Summers are milder and usually remain below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences considerable precipitation throughout the year, from both rain and snowfall. The deep snowpack makes winter a popular time for outdoor activities such as skiing. In the summer, the snow melts to create lush meadows and rivers perfect for fishing and camping.
Mountain Village, Alaska gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mountain Village averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 144 sunny days per year in Mountain Village. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mountain Village gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 146 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 63 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year