Tetlin, AK Climate


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Tetlin, AK is situated in a subarctic climate, with long cold winters and short but very warm summers. The average temperature in the winter months ranges from -25 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, while the summer months experience temperatures ranging from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is generally light throughout the year, although snowfall can be quite heavy during the winter months. Despite its cold temperatures, Tetlin enjoys plenty of sunshine during the warmer months of the year, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking.

Tetlin, Alaska gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Tetlin averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 154 sunny days per year in Tetlin. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tetlin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -19
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.5 Summer - 2.4 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Tetlin, while November and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTetlin, AlaskaUnited States
  9.7 in.38.1 in.
  35.3 in.27.8 in.
  56.5 days106.2 days
  154 days205 days
  72.7°85.8°
  -19.1°21.7°
  5.37
  1.54.3
  1660 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 Tetlin with an average high temperature of 72.7°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Alaska. In Tetlin, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Tetlin are July, June and August.
In Tetlin, there are 0.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Tetlin with an average of -19.1°. This is one of the coldest places in Alaska.
In Tetlin, there are 254.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Alaska.
In Tetlin, there are 120.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Tetlin, 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.
July is the wettest month in Tetlin with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 57% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.7 inches in Tetlin means that it is one of the driest places in Alaska.
July is the rainiest month in Tetlin with 10.2 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 1.2 rainy days. There are 56.5 rainy days annually in Tetlin, which is one of the least rainy places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 47% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 35.3 inches in Tetlin means that it is one of the least snowy places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Tetlin with 7.7 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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