Hoonah, AK Climate


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Hoonah, AK has a temperate maritime climate with warm summers and mild winters. Summers in Hoonah are characterized by temperatures in the mid-60s Fahrenheit (15 to 20 Celsius) and cool nights. Winters are relatively mild compared to the rest of Alaska, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of over 70 inches (180 cm). The winter months tend to be drier than the summer months, but occasional snowfall is not uncommon. Overall, the climate in Hoonah is mild and pleasant throughout most of the year.

Hoonah, Alaska gets 68 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hoonah averages 98 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 85 sunny days per year in Hoonah. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hoonah gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 231 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 64 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 68 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 98 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hoonah is 5.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.6 Summer - 3.1 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Hoonah, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHoonah, AlaskaUnited States
  67.9 in.38.1 in.
  97.8 in.27.8 in.
  230.8 days106.2 days
  85 days205 days
  64.3°85.8°
  25.5°21.7°
  5.27
  1.54.3
  75 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 Hoonah with an average high temperature of 64.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In Hoonah, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hoonah are July, August and June.
In Hoonah, 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 Hoonah with an average of 25.5°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Hoonah, there are 120.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Hoonah, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Hoonah, 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.
October is the wettest month in Hoonah with 9.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 38% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 67.9 inches in Hoonah means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
October is the rainiest month in Hoonah with 24.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 15.9 rainy days. There are 230.8 rainy days annually in Hoonah, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 97.8 inches in Hoonah means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in Hoonah with 27.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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