Ridgeway, AK is known for its cold and icy climate. It is located in the far northern region of Alaska, and as such experiences very long, cold winters and short summers. The summer months bring temperatures in the mid-50s during the day and down to near freezing during the night. In winter, temperatures can drop well below zero with heavy snowfall. With its extreme temperatures and windy conditions, Ridgeway can be an unforgiving place to live year-round.
Ridgeway, Alaska gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ridgeway averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 137 sunny days per year in Ridgeway. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ridgeway gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 86 inches of snow a year