Mentasta Lake, AK experiences a subarctic climate, with long and cold winters and short and relatively cool summers. During the winter months, average temperatures stay below freezing for most of the season. The area receives abundant snowfall during winter and springtime, making it an ideal destination for skiing and snowshoeing activities. During the summer months, temperatures tend to stay around 50°F (10°C), but can occasionally spike higher in July or August. Despite its cold climate, Mentasta Lake is known for its stunning views of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and more. It makes a great year-round destination for hiking, fishing and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Mentasta Lake, Alaska gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mentasta Lake averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 133 sunny days per year in Mentasta Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mentasta Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 59 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 72 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -18
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year