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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County / Huslia / Zip Codes
Huslia, AK has a subarctic climate characterized by short cool summers and long cold winters. In summer months, temperatures rarely reach above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, while in winter months temperatures often stay below 0 degrees Fahrenheit for weeks at a time. Precipitation is light, usually in the form of snow or rain, and occurs mostly during the warmer season. The area is also known for its strong winds, often reaching speeds of over 20 mph during wintertime.

Huslia, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Huslia averages 78 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 150 sunny days per year in Huslia. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Huslia gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 71 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -18
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 78 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Huslia is 4.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.5 Summer - 1.5 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Huslia, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHuslia, AlaskaUnited States
  12.4 in.38.1 in.
  77.9 in.27.8 in.
  113.2 days106.2 days
  150 days205 days
  70.9°85.8°
  -17.6°21.7°
  4.87
  1.44.3
  157 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 Huslia with an average high temperature of 70.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Huslia, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Huslia are July, June and August.
In Huslia, 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 Huslia with an average of -17.6°. This is one of the coldest places in Alaska.
In Huslia, there are 230.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Huslia, there are 108.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Huslia, 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 Huslia with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.4 inches in Huslia means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Huslia with 13.8 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 113.2 rainy days annually in Huslia, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 77.9 inches in Huslia means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. February is the snowiest month in Huslia with 14.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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