Port Heiden, AK is located in a subpolar tundra climate zone, characterized by short cool summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall. Winter temperatures range from -10F to 30F, while summer temperatures average between 40F to 60F. The town receives about 20 inches of precipitation annually, with most of it occurring during the winter months as snowfall. Port Heiden is also subject to high winds due to its coastal location and often has foggy conditions throughout the year. Despite these conditions, the area is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and hiking.
Port Heiden, Alaska gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Port Heiden averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 114 sunny days per year in Port Heiden. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Port Heiden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 156 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 57 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year