The climate in Chefornak, AK is relatively moderate for an Alaskan town. The average summer temperature is 55 °F (13 °C) while the average winter temperature is 13 °F (-11 °C). Precipitation is spread out evenly throughout the year, with an average of 7 inches (17 cm) each month. In the summertime, Chefornak experiences long days due to its location near the Arctic Circle. Winters tend to be cold and snowy with temperatures sometimes dropping below -20°F (-29°C). Despite its extreme temperatures, Chefornak's climate provides a great environment for outdoor recreation and activities like hunting and fishing.
Chefornak, Alaska gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chefornak averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 128 sunny days per year in Chefornak. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chefornak gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 146 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 63 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year