King Cove, AK Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
King Cove, AK has a moderate maritime climate that is characterized by cool temperatures and high humidity. Summers in King Cove are relatively mild, with temperatures rarely rising above 60°F. Winters are cold and wet, with temperatures often reaching as low as -15°F and plenty of snowfall throughout the season. The average annual precipitation in King Cove is around 39 inches, most of which falls between October and April. On occasion, the area experiences strong winds up to 50 mph or more. In general, the climate in King Cove is an ideal one for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and kayaking.

King Cove, Alaska gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

King Cove averages 73 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 60 sunny days per year in King Cove. The US average is 205 sunny days.

King Cove gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 249 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 55 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for King Cove is 4.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

6.7 Summer - 2.9 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in King Cove, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKing Cove, AlaskaUnited States
  41.7 in.38.1 in.
  73.1 in.27.8 in.
  249.3 days106.2 days
  60 days205 days
  55.3°85.8°
  23.6°21.7°
  4.67
  1.44.3
  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.

August is the hottest month for King Cove with an average high temperature of 56.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Alaska. In King Cove, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for King Cove are August, July and September.
In King Cove, 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 King Cove with an average of 23.6°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In King Cove, there are 144.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In King Cove, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in King Cove, 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.
November is the wettest month in King Cove with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 35% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.7 inches in King Cove means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
October is the rainiest month in King Cove with 24.6 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 17.9 rainy days. There are 249.3 rainy days annually in King Cove, which is one of the rainiest 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 73.1 inches in King Cove means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in King Cove with 14.1 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Jobs
Compare King Cove,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in King Cove, Alaska to any other city in the US.