Nikolaevsk, AK Climate


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The climate in Nikolaevsk, AK is mild and temperate, with cooler temperatures during the winter months and warm weather in the summer. Average temperatures range from about 28°F in January to 63°F in July. The area receives an average of around 28 inches of precipitation annually, most of which falls as rain during the warmer months from May to August. Though it can snow in Nikolaevsk, snowfall generally melts quickly due to the relatively moderate climate. Overall, Nikolaevsk enjoys a pleasant climate year-round, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.

Nikolaevsk, Alaska gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Nikolaevsk averages 75 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 135 sunny days per year in Nikolaevsk. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Nikolaevsk gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 149 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 62 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 75 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Nikolaevsk is 5.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.5 Summer - 3.3 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Nikolaevsk, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNikolaevsk, AlaskaUnited States
  24.9 in.38.1 in.
  74.8 in.27.8 in.
  149.4 days106.2 days
  135 days205 days
  61.7°85.8°
  17.8°21.7°
  5.37
  1.44.3
  807 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 Nikolaevsk with an average high temperature of 61.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Nikolaevsk, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Nikolaevsk are July, August and June.
In Nikolaevsk, 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 Nikolaevsk with an average of 17.8°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Nikolaevsk, there are 183.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Nikolaevsk, there are 7.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Nikolaevsk, 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 Nikolaevsk with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 37% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 24.9 inches in Nikolaevsk means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
September is the rainiest month in Nikolaevsk with 16.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 149.4 rainy days annually in Nikolaevsk, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 74.8 inches in Nikolaevsk means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Nikolaevsk with 17.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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