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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Aleutians East Borough County / Nelson Lagoon / Zip Codes
Nelson Lagoon, AK has a cold and temperate climate. The summers are cool and wet and the winters are long and very cold. Average temperatures range from -15°F in winter to 50°F in summer. Precipitation is high, with an average of over 60 inches of rain and snowfall annually. During the winter months, snowfall can accumulate up to 10 feet deep. Despite the harsh environment, the area offers beautiful landscapes with towering spruce and birch trees aplenty. Nelson Lagoon also boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains, bays, and wildlife. Nature lovers will find this remote Alaskan town an ideal destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, birdwatching, or just admiring the scenery.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Nelson Lagoon is 4.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

6.6 Summer - 2.9 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Nelson Lagoon, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNelson Lagoon, AlaskaUnited States
  41.7 in.38.1 in.
  73.1 in.27.8 in.
  249.3 days106.2 days
  61 days205 days
  55.3°85.8°
  23.6°21.7°
  4.67
  1.44.3
  16 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 Nelson Lagoon with an average high temperature of 56.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Alaska. In Nelson Lagoon, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Nelson Lagoon are August, July and September.
In Nelson Lagoon, 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 Nelson Lagoon with an average of 23.6°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Nelson Lagoon, there are 144.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Nelson Lagoon, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Nelson Lagoon, 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.
November is the wettest month in Nelson Lagoon with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 35% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.7 inches in Nelson Lagoon means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
October is the rainiest month in Nelson Lagoon with 24.6 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 17.9 rainy days. There are 249.3 rainy days annually in Nelson Lagoon, which is one of the rainiest places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 73.1 inches in Nelson Lagoon means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in Nelson Lagoon with 14.1 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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