Deltana, AK Climate


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Deltana, AK has a subarctic climate, which results in long, cold winters and short, relatively mild summers. During the winter months, temperatures can drop to as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall is common. Summers are usually cool and pleasant with temperatures rarely exceeding 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation levels tend to be fairly low year-round, although rainfall does increase during the spring and summer months. Overall, Deltana enjoys a milder climate than many other parts of Alaska.

Deltana, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Deltana averages 46 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 Deltana. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Deltana gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 71 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -12
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Deltana 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 Deltana, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDeltana, 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
  1125 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 Deltana with an average high temperature of 71.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Deltana, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Deltana are July, June and August.
In Deltana, 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 Deltana with an average of -11.5°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Deltana, there are 236.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Deltana, 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 Deltana, 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 Deltana 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 Deltana means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.
July is the rainiest month in Deltana 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 Deltana, 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 Deltana means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. October is the snowiest month in Deltana with 9.8 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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