Platinum, AK is known for its cold climate. It experiences long, freezing winters and relatively short, mild summers. The average temperature in summer months ranges from 32 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit and in winter, the average temperatures range from 8 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter months, heavy snow fall and strong winds create blizzards and icy conditions. Despite the cold weather, many people enjoy visiting Platinum during the summertime when the days are longer and activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking are possible.
Platinum, Alaska gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Platinum averages 91 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 Platinum. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Platinum gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 141 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 61 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 91 inches of snow a year