Nikiski, Alaska has a cool and mild climate due to its location in the southern part of Kenai Peninsula. Summers are warm with temperatures ranging between 60-70°F during the day and dropping to around 50°F at night. Winters can be cold and snowy, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. Rainfall is spread out throughout the year, but winter is typically the wettest season. Snowfall also occurs in winter months, although not as much as other areas of Alaska. Overall, the climate in Nikiski is pleasant and mild compared to other parts of Alaska.
Nikiski, Alaska gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nikiski averages 88 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 132 sunny days per year in Nikiski. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nikiski gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 64 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 88 inches of snow a year