Soldotna, AK has a temperate climate with mild summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is just above 60 degrees Fahrenheit while the average winter temperature is below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall can be heavy in the winter months, but temperatures generally do not drop below zero. The area enjoys sunny days during the summer months, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as fishing and camping. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, especially during spring and fall. Summers are generally dry in Soldotna due to its southern location near mountains that block most of the moisture from arriving from the Pacific Ocean.
Soldotna, Alaska gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Soldotna averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 134 sunny days per year in Soldotna. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Soldotna 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