Sleetmute, AK Climate


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Bethel Census Area County / Sleetmute / Zip Codes
Sleetmute, AK is known for its cold and wet climate. Winters in Sleetmute are long and dark, with temperatures dropping below freezing for extended periods of time. Summers are short but still cool, with temperatures rarely rising above 60°F (15°C). The region receives an average of nearly 200 inches (500 cm) of rainfall each year, making this a very damp and humid climate. Snowfall is also common throughout the winter months, leading to the occasional snow day if temperatures drop low enough. All in all, Sleetmute's climate can be described as chilly and wet year-round.

Sleetmute, Alaska gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sleetmute averages 97 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 128 sunny days per year in Sleetmute. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sleetmute gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 142 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 69 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -15
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 97 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sleetmute is 4.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.2 Summer - 1.2 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Sleetmute, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSleetmute, AlaskaUnited States
  18.0 in.38.1 in.
  97.3 in.27.8 in.
  142.4 days106.2 days
  128 days205 days
  69.3°85.8°
  -15.3°21.7°
  4.67
  1.44.3
  203 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.

July is the hottest month for Sleetmute with an average high temperature of 69.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Sleetmute, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sleetmute are July, June and August.
In Sleetmute, 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 Sleetmute with an average of -15.3°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Sleetmute, there are 221.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Sleetmute, there are 104.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Sleetmute, 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.
August is the wettest month in Sleetmute with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.0 inches in Sleetmute means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Sleetmute with 16.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 7.4 rainy days. There are 142.4 rainy days annually in Sleetmute, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 97.3 inches in Sleetmute means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Sleetmute with 20.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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