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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Kenai Peninsula Borough County / Lowell Point / Zip Codes
Lowell Point, AK has a mild climate that is characterized by cool temperatures and moderate precipitation. Summers in Lowell Point are relatively warm, with average highs in the mid-60s F (18 C), while winters can be quite chilly with lows reaching into the 20s F (-6 C), though temperatures rarely dip below zero. Rainfall is fairly constant throughout the year, averaging around 30-40 inches (76-101 cm). Snowfall is also common during winter months, but usually melts soon after it falls. Overall, Lowell Point enjoys a mild climate that allows for comfortable outdoor activities year-round.

Lowell Point, Alaska gets 64 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lowell Point averages 75 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 135 sunny days per year in Lowell Point. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lowell Point gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 161 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 63 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 64 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 75 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.6 Summer - 2.8 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Lowell Point, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Lowell Point with an average high temperature of 63.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Lowell Point, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lowell Point are July, August and June.
In Lowell Point, 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 Lowell Point with an average of 16.8°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Lowell Point, there are 175.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Lowell Point, there are 13.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Lowell Point, 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 Lowell Point with 8.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 36% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 64.1 inches in Lowell Point means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
September is the rainiest month in Lowell Point with 16.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 11.2 rainy days. There are 160.7 rainy days annually in Lowell Point, 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 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 75.1 inches in Lowell Point means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Lowell Point with 20.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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