Northway, AK has a continental subarctic climate, which is characterized by long, cold winters and short, warm summers. The average high temperature in July is only 65 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature in January gets as low as -26 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is spread out evenly throughout the year, with annual snowfall totaling an average of 23 inches. Although it can get quite cold during the winter months, Northway enjoys over 20 hours of daylight during the summer months when temperatures are milder.
Northway, Alaska gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Northway averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 156 sunny days per year in Northway. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Northway gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 69 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -20
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year