Seldovia Village, AK Climate


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Seldovia Village, AK has a unique climate that is characterized by mild temperatures throughout the year. The average high temperature in the summer months is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature in the winter months is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This area experiences plenty of sunshine and snow during the winter months with an average of 108 inches of snowfall each year. During summer months, temperatures are generally cooler than most areas due to its coastal location and proximity to Cook Inlet. Winds from the bay often bring moisture-laden air which can cause foggy mornings. Despite these cooler temperatures, days are usually sunny and pleasant making Seldovia Village a great place to visit year round!

Seldovia Village, Alaska gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Seldovia Village averages 74 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 135 sunny days per year in Seldovia Village. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Seldovia Village gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 148 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 63 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 74 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Seldovia Village is 5.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.7 Summer - 3.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Seldovia Village, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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.

July is the hottest month for Seldovia Village with an average high temperature of 62.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Seldovia Village, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Seldovia Village are July, August and June.
In Seldovia Village, 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 Seldovia Village with an average of 19.9°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Seldovia Village, there are 175.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Seldovia Village, there are 3.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Seldovia Village, 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 Seldovia Village with 6.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.1 inches in Seldovia Village means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
December is the rainiest month in Seldovia Village with 15.7 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 8.8 rainy days. There are 147.5 rainy days annually in Seldovia Village, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 73.5 inches in Seldovia Village means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Seldovia Village with 19.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Seldovia is considered a remote village in AK. It's population is small (approx.250), thus with a small economic base it is expected that living costs are quite high,  More

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