Four Mile Road, AK Climate


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County / Four Mile Road / Zip Codes
Four Mile Road, AK has a unique climate with distinct seasonal changes. The summers are cool and rainy, while the winters are cold and dry. During the summer months, temperatures typically range between 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and during winter months temperatures drop down to an average of 2 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is prevalent in the region from November through April, with the heaviest snowfall occurring in late January and early February. Four Mile Road experiences occasional strong winds throughout the year as well. The mild climate makes for an ideal place to explore nature and appreciate its beauty all year round!

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Four Mile Road is 5.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

8.5 Summer - 1.7 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Four Mile Road, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFour Mile Road, AlaskaUnited States
  12.5 in.38.1 in.
  60.9 in.27.8 in.
  103.0 days106.2 days
  153 days205 days
  72.3°85.8°
  -14.8°21.7°
  57
  1.44.3
  352 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 Four Mile Road with an average high temperature of 72.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Alaska. In Four Mile Road, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Four Mile Road are July, June and August.
In Four Mile Road, 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 Four Mile Road with an average of -14.8°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Four Mile Road, there are 229.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Four Mile Road, there are 110.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Four Mile Road, 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 Four Mile Road with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 52% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.5 inches in Four Mile Road means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Four Mile Road with 13.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.5 rainy days. There are 103.0 rainy days annually in Four Mile Road, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 60.9 inches in Four Mile Road means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Four Mile Road with 12.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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