Saxman, AK has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Summers are typically mild and dry, with temperatures averaging in the mid-60s. Winters are cold and wet with temperatures dropping below freezing for up to six months of the year. The area receives an average of 28 inches of precipitation annually, mostly in the form of snowfall during the winter months. Snow can start as early as October and last through June in some years. Despite its close proximity to the ocean, Saxman rarely experiences strong winds or storms due to its sheltered location along Ketchikan Bay.
Saxman, Alaska gets 141 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Saxman averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 101 sunny days per year in Saxman. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Saxman gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 234 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 65 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 141 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year