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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Petersburg Borough County / Kupreanof / Zip Codes
Kupreanof, AK has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature in the winter is around 15°F (-9°C) and the average in the summer is around 50°F (10°C). Precipitation is frequent throughout the year, but especially during the winter months when snow can be expected. The area also receives strong winds from the south and southeast. These winds bring large amounts of moisture to Kupreanof, helping to create heavy snowfall during the winter months and cooler temperatures even during summer days.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.5 Summer - 3.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Kupreanof, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKupreanof, AlaskaUnited States
  109.2 in.38.1 in.
  76.7 in.27.8 in.
  233.3 days106.2 days
  94 days205 days
  64.0°85.8°
  26.0°21.7°
  5.27
  1.44.3
  3 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 Kupreanof with an average high temperature of 64.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In Kupreanof, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kupreanof are July, August and June.
In Kupreanof, 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 Kupreanof with an average of 26.0°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Kupreanof, there are 112.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Kupreanof, 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 Kupreanof, 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 Kupreanof with 15.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 4.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 38% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 109.2 inches in Kupreanof means that it is one of the wettest places in Alaska.
October is the rainiest month in Kupreanof with 24.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 16.2 rainy days. There are 233.3 rainy days annually in Kupreanof, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 76.7 inches in Kupreanof means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in Kupreanof with 21.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Bp · Pigeon Forge, TN
Is there places to rent
Over 13 years ago

I enjoyed reading the information and would like more. I think there should always be information about living there, what kind of restraunts, things to do, and how to  More

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