Tanana, AK has a subarctic climate, characterized by long, very cold winters and short, cool summers. Average temperatures in the winter range from -15 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit with some occasional dips below -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer months have average temperatures ranging from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to its location in the interior of Alaska, Tanana receives minimal precipitation throughout the year with most rainfall occurring in the summer months. Snowfall generally accumulates from November through April with an average of 30-40 inches each season. Winds are quite strong throughout the year and can make outdoor activities challenging at times.
Tanana, Alaska gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Tanana averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 155 sunny days per year in Tanana. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Tanana gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 72 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -17
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year