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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County / Birch Creek / Zip Codes
Birch Creek, AK has a cold and humid climate. It experiences cold temperatures throughout the year due to its northern location. During the winter months, temperatures average between -10°F and 15°F with occasional snowfall. Summers are milder, with temperatures ranging from 38°F to 60°F. The area also experiences high levels of precipitation, often in the form of rain and snow. This contributes to the region's lush vegetation and vibrant wildlife. Birch Creek is a great place to explore nature and experience a unique Arctic climate.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Birch Creek is 4.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.3 Summer - 1.7 Winter
June, July and August are the most pleasant months in Birch Creek, while November and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBirch Creek, AlaskaUnited States
  11.8 in.38.1 in.
  61.4 in.27.8 in.
  109.1 days106.2 days
  156 days205 days
  73.4°85.8°
  -22.9°21.7°
  4.77
  1.44.3
  433 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 Birch Creek with an average high temperature of 73.4°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Alaska. In Birch Creek, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Birch Creek are July, June and August.
In Birch Creek, 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 Birch Creek with an average of -22.9°. This is one of the coldest places in Alaska.
In Birch Creek, there are 255.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Alaska.
In Birch Creek, there are 145.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Birch Creek, 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 Birch Creek with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 51% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.8 inches in Birch Creek means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Birch Creek with 16.5 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 109.1 rainy days annually in Birch Creek, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 61.4 inches in Birch Creek means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Birch Creek with 12.7 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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