Point Lay, AK has a cold and dry climate with long, snowy winters and relatively short, cool summers. Temperatures range from -2 to 30 degrees Celsius (28 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the year. The average annual snowfall is around 40 inches in the village area. Point Lay gets an average of 64 days of snow per year, making it one of the snowiest places in Alaska. In addition, strong winds frequently blow across the area, often leading to blizzard conditions in winter months. Despite the cold temperatures, Point Lay experiences a long period of daylight during summer months which makes outdoor activities possible during those times.
Point Lay, Alaska gets 5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Point Lay averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 146 sunny days per year in Point Lay. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Point Lay gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 52 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -17
Rain: averages 5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year