Stevens Village, AK Climate


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County / Stevens Village / Zip Codes
Stevens Village, AK has a subarctic climate characterized by long, cold winters and short, mild summers. Average winter temperatures range from -20 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit while summer temperatures are between 38 and 71 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 22 inches of precipitation per year, with snowfall occurring from November through April. The region is typically windy throughout the year, though winds can be especially strong during the winter months. Due to its location in the Interior region of Alaska, Stevens Village experiences midnight sun in the summer and extended periods of darkness in winter months.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Stevens Village is 4.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.2 Summer - 1.6 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Stevens Village, while January and November are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateStevens Village, AlaskaUnited States
  15.4 in.38.1 in.
  71.2 in.27.8 in.
  125.8 days106.2 days
  156 days205 days
  69.6°85.8°
  -11.5°21.7°
  4.77
  1.44.3
  302 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 Stevens Village with an average high temperature of 69.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Stevens Village, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Stevens Village are July, June and August.
In Stevens Village, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Stevens Village with an average of -11.5°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Stevens Village, there are 244.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In Stevens Village, there are 106.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Stevens 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.
August is the wettest month in Stevens Village with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.4 inches in Stevens Village means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.
July is the rainiest month in Stevens Village with 16.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 125.8 rainy days annually in Stevens Village, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 71.2 inches in Stevens Village means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. October is the snowiest month in Stevens Village with 12.8 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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