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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Bethel Census Area County / Red Devil / Zip Codes
Red Devil, AK has a subarctic climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Winters can last from October until April and temperatures can dip below -20°F during this period. The summers are milder, with temperatures rarely surpassing 65°F and evenings often cool down to the 40s. Rainfall is generally light throughout the year, with snowfall occurring in the winter months. Red Devil experiences strong winds throughout the year, which can make the already cold temperatures feel even colder. Despite this chilly climate, locals enjoy activities such as snowmobiling and skiing during the winter months.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.2 Summer - 1.2 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Red Devil, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRed Devil, AlaskaUnited States
  18.0 in.38.1 in.
  97.3 in.27.8 in.
  142.4 days106.2 days
  128 days205 days
  69.3°85.8°
  -15.3°21.7°
  4.67
  1.44.3
  217 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 Red Devil with an average high temperature of 69.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Red Devil, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Red Devil are July, June and August.
In Red Devil, 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 Red Devil with an average of -15.3°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Red Devil, there are 221.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Red Devil, there are 104.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Red Devil, 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 Red Devil with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.0 inches in Red Devil means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Red Devil with 16.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 7.4 rainy days. There are 142.4 rainy days annually in Red Devil, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 97.3 inches in Red Devil means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Red Devil with 20.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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