Point MacKenzie, AK has a subpolar climate characterized by cool summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can drop as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives relatively high annual precipitation due to its location on the Gulf of Alaska, leading to wet and often cold weather all year round. Snowfall is also common throughout the winter months, making Point MacKenzie an ideal destination for snow lovers during the colder months of the year.
Point MacKenzie, Alaska gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Point MacKenzie averages 55 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 129 sunny days per year in Point MacKenzie. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Point MacKenzie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 67 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 55 inches of snow a year