Mendeltna, AK Climate


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Mendeltna, AK has a cold and subarctic climate that is marked by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The average temperature in winter can drop to -25 °F and the average temperature in summer only rises to around 55 °F. Precipitation is generally light but varies significantly due to the influence of nearby mountain ranges. Snowfall is common throughout the year, providing an average of over 80 inches per year. The area also experiences high winds for much of the year which can add to the chill factor during winter months.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Mendeltna is 5.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.2 Summer - 2 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Mendeltna, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMendeltna, AlaskaUnited States
  12.3 in.38.1 in.
  58.1 in.27.8 in.
  96.4 days106.2 days
  134 days205 days
  69.7°85.8°
  -11.9°21.7°
  5.17
  1.44.3
  2431 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 Mendeltna with an average high temperature of 69.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Mendeltna, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Mendeltna are July, June and August.
In Mendeltna, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Mendeltna with an average of -11.9°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Mendeltna, there are 243.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Mendeltna, there are 97.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Mendeltna, 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 Mendeltna with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 43% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.3 inches in Mendeltna means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Mendeltna with 12.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 96.4 rainy days annually in Mendeltna, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 58.1 inches in Mendeltna means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Mendeltna with 11.1 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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