Port Lions, AK Climate


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Port Lions, Alaska is located on the southern tip of Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. This subtropical environment experiences mild winters and cool summers with heavy rainfall. Average temperatures range from a high of 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) in July to a low of 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Celsius) in January. The climate here is humid and often foggy, with an annual average precipitation of over 70 inches (177 cm). Snowfall is rare but common enough to enjoy during the winter months. With its lush vegetation, temperate climate, and abundance of natural beauty, Port Lions is truly an outdoor enthusiast's paradise!

Port Lions, Alaska gets 82 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Port Lions averages 59 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 134 sunny days per year in Port Lions. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Port Lions gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 206 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 60 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 82 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Port Lions is 5.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.2 Summer - 3.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Port Lions, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePort Lions, AlaskaUnited States
  81.6 in.38.1 in.
  58.8 in.27.8 in.
  205.8 days106.2 days
  134 days205 days
  59.6°85.8°
  26.3°21.7°
  5.27
  1.34.3
  112 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Port Lions with an average high temperature of 61.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Port Lions, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Port Lions are August, July and September.
In Port Lions, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Port Lions with an average of 26.3°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Port Lions, there are 133.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Port Lions, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Port Lions, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
December is the wettest month in Port Lions with 9.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 4.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 81.6 inches in Port Lions means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
January is the rainiest month in Port Lions with 19.9 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 14.5 rainy days. There are 205.8 rainy days annually in Port Lions, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 58.8 inches in Port Lions means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. February is the snowiest month in Port Lions with 12.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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