Skagway, Alaska has a cold and temperate climate. Temperatures range from an average low of 13°F in January to an average high of 59°F in July. The summer months are generally warm and sunny with occasional showers or thunderstorms. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, although snow is much less common than in other areas of Alaska. Precipitation levels are relatively low year-round with an average of just 18 inches annually. Overall, the climate in Skagway is ideally suited for outdoor recreation throughout the year.
Skagway, Alaska gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Skagway averages 262 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 85 sunny days per year in Skagway. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Skagway gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 162 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 19
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 262 inches of snow a year