Nikolai, AK Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Weather
Schools
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Upgrade to Premium
United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County / Nikolai / Zip Codes
Nikolai, AK, is a remote rural area located in the interior of Alaska. It has a subarctic climate that features long, cold winters with temperatures as low as -50°F and short summers with highs ranging from 60-75°F. Summer months are typically dry with cool nights and occasional thunderstorms in spring and summer. The snow season usually starts in October and can last through April or May. Snowfall can range anywhere from 30 to 60 inches per year. Winter temperatures average around -20°F, but there are also frequent days below zero.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Nikolai is 4.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.2 Summer - 1.3 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Nikolai, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNikolai, AlaskaUnited States
  17.9 in.38.1 in.
  91.9 in.27.8 in.
  133.6 days106.2 days
  154 days205 days
  69.3°85.8°
  -14.5°21.7°
  4.77
  1.44.3
  427 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 Nikolai with an average high temperature of 69.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Nikolai, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Nikolai are July, June and August.
In Nikolai, 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 Nikolai with an average of -14.5°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Nikolai, there are 221.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Nikolai, there are 103.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Nikolai, 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.
August is the wettest month in Nikolai with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.9 inches in Nikolai means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Nikolai with 15.9 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.7 rainy days. There are 133.6 rainy days annually in Nikolai, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 91.9 inches in Nikolai means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Nikolai with 18.6 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Nikolai
    See all ()
Write a Review

Start Your Review of Nikolai

Jobs
Compare Nikolai,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Nikolai, Alaska to any other city in the US.


Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.