Chignik Lagoon, AK Climate


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Lake and Peninsula Borough County / Chignik Lagoon / Zip Codes
Chignik Lagoon, AK has a subarctic climate with cool summers and long, cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit while the highest temperatures typically reach about 70 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. Winters can be harsh with temperatures often reaching below zero and snowfall of up to 250 inches per year in some areas. Precipitation is generally low throughout the year with an average of about 10 inches annually in the area. Despite its difficult climate, Chignik Lagoon remains an attractive destination for visitors wishing to experience Alaska's beautiful natural surroundings.

Chignik Lagoon, Alaska gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Chignik Lagoon averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 114 sunny days per year in Chignik Lagoon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Chignik Lagoon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 156 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 57 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Chignik Lagoon is 5.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Alaska.

7.1 Summer - 4.5 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Chignik Lagoon, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateChignik Lagoon, AlaskaUnited States
  19.5 in.38.1 in.
  46.6 in.27.8 in.
  156.0 days106.2 days
  114 days205 days
  57.2°85.8°
  28.6°21.7°
  5.67
  1.44.3
  72 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.

August is the hottest month for Chignik Lagoon with an average high temperature of 58.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Alaska. In Chignik Lagoon, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Chignik Lagoon are August, July and September.
In Chignik Lagoon, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chignik Lagoon with an average of 28.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Alaska.
In Chignik Lagoon, there are 91.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alaska.
In Chignik Lagoon, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Chignik Lagoon, 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.
September is the wettest month in Chignik Lagoon with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.5 inches in Chignik Lagoon means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
September is the rainiest month in Chignik Lagoon with 18.0 days of rain, and March is the driest month with only 9.1 rainy days. There are 156.0 rainy days annually in Chignik Lagoon, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 46.6 inches in Chignik Lagoon means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in Chignik Lagoon with 10.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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