Kodiak Island Borough, AK Climate

Kodiak Island, AK County is located in the Gulf of Alaska and experiences a temperate, maritime climate. The average temperatures range from highs of around 70°F (21°C) in the summer to lows of about 25°F (-4°C) during the winter. Precipitation is abundant in Kodiak Island with an average annual rainfall of over 50 inches (127 cm). Snowfall is also common and can be heavy at times. This combination of mild temperatures and high precipitation makes Kodiak Island a great place for people who enjoy mild weather and lush vegetation all year round.

Kodiak Island Borough County, Alaska gets 82 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kodiak Island Borough County averages 63 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 133 sunny days per year in Kodiak Island Borough County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kodiak Island Borough County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 205 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 60 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 82 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 63 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Kodiak Island County is 5.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.2 Summer - 3.5 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Kodiak Island County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska	United States
	82.3 in.	38.1 in.
	62.9 in.	27.8 in.
	204.7 days	106.2 days
	133 days	205 days
	59.6°	85.8°
	26.2°	21.7°
	5.1	7
	1.3	4.3
	980 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.

August is the hottest month for Kodiak Island County with an average high temperature of 61.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In Kodiak Island County, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kodiak Island County are August, July and September.

In Kodiak Island County, 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 Kodiak Island County with an average of 26.2°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Kodiak Island County, there are 131.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

In Kodiak Island County, there are 0.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

Humidity is low in Kodiak Island County, 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.

December is the wettest month in Kodiak Island County with 9.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 4.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 82.3 inches in Kodiak Island County means that it is one of the wettest places in Alaska.

January is the rainiest month in Kodiak Island County with 19.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 14.4 rainy days. There are 204.7 rainy days annually in Kodiak Island County, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 62.9 inches in Kodiak Island County means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. February is the snowiest month in Kodiak Island County with 13.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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