Central, AK has a subarctic climate with mild summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures range from the mid-50s Fahrenheit to mid-60s Fahrenheit. Winters can be particularly harsh with temperatures dropping into the negative numbers, and snowfall is common throughout October through April. The area experiences an average of 4-6 hours of sunlight per day in winter and up to 21 hours of daylight during the peak of summer. Despite having cold temperatures year round, Central makes for a great outdoor destination because it receives little rain and has minimal humidity levels.
Central, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Central averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 155 sunny days per year in Central. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Central gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 -23
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year