Tatitlek, AK Climate


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Tatitlek, Alaska has a subpolar oceanic climate with cool summers and long, cold winters. The average July temperature is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit while the average January temperature dips down to only 23 degrees. During the winter months, snowfall is common in Tatitlek and can sometimes last for weeks at a time. Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year with an average of around 27 inches per year. Although temperatures can drop significantly during the winter months, they are typically moderated by the close proximity to the Bering Sea.

Tatitlek, Alaska gets 85 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Tatitlek averages 211 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 132 sunny days per year in Tatitlek. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tatitlek gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 207 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 62 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 85 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 211 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Tatitlek is 4.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.2 Summer - 1.9 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Tatitlek, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTatitlek, AlaskaUnited States
  84.9 in.38.1 in.
  211.3 in.27.8 in.
  207.1 days106.2 days
  132 days205 days
  61.6°85.8°
  18.5°21.7°
  4.57
  1.44.3
  66 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 Tatitlek with an average high temperature of 61.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Tatitlek, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Tatitlek are July, August and June.
In Tatitlek, 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 Tatitlek with an average of 18.5°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Tatitlek, there are 169.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In Tatitlek, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Tatitlek, 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.
September is the wettest month in Tatitlek with 11.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 3.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 34% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 84.9 inches in Tatitlek means that it is one of the wettest places in Alaska.
September is the rainiest month in Tatitlek with 21.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 15.0 rainy days. There are 207.1 rainy days annually in Tatitlek, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 211.3 inches in Tatitlek means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in Tatitlek with 47.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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