Golovin, AK Climate


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Golovin, AK has a cold and dry climate. Winters are very cold, with temperatures rarely rising above freezing. The average low temperature in winter is around -21 °F. Summers are cool, with average highs reaching only around 50 °F. Precipitation is generally light throughout the year, averaging only about 11 inches of rain and snow per year. Though it can be quite cold, due to its coastal location and proximity to large bodies of water Golovin experiences some moderation of their temperatures throughout the year.

Golovin, Alaska gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Golovin averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in Golovin. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Golovin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 133 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 58 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Golovin is 4.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.3 Summer - 2 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Golovin, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Golovin with an average high temperature of 58.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Golovin, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Golovin are July, August and June.
In Golovin, 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 Golovin with an average of -2.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Golovin, there are 229.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Golovin, there are 72.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Golovin, 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.
August is the wettest month in Golovin with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.8 inches in Golovin means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Golovin with 15.5 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 132.5 rainy days annually in Golovin, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 75.7 inches in Golovin means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Golovin with 14.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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