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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County / Whitestone / Zip Codes
Whitestone, AK has a cold climate with temperatures rarely rising above freezing. Winters are particularly long and harsh, with snowfall occurring from September to April. Summers are short and cool, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. The terrain is mostly mountainous, making for some stunning views of glacial peaks and valleys. The average precipitation in Whitestone is around 30 inches per year, but snowfall can be significantly higher due to the elevation and cold temperatures. During winter months, high winds can bring extreme chill factors that make outdoor activities difficult.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Whitestone is 5.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.4 Summer - 2.1 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Whitestone, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWhitestone, AlaskaUnited States
  12.2 in.38.1 in.
  46.0 in.27.8 in.
  92.7 days106.2 days
  154 days205 days
  71.0°85.8°
  -11.5°21.7°
  5.17
  1.54.3
  2872 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 Whitestone with an average high temperature of 71.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Whitestone, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Whitestone are July, June and August.
In Whitestone, there are 0.2 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 Whitestone with an average of -11.5°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Whitestone, there are 236.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Whitestone, there are 97.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Whitestone, 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 Whitestone with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 56% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.2 inches in Whitestone means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.
July is the rainiest month in Whitestone with 14.1 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 92.7 rainy days annually in Whitestone, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 46.0 inches in Whitestone means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. October is the snowiest month in Whitestone with 9.8 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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