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Climate in Alaska

Alaska, Alaska gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 39 inches of rain per year.

Alaska averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 26 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 121 sunny days per year in Alaska. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Summer High: the July high is around 64 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11

Sperling's Comfort Index for Alaska is a 24 out of 100
A higher score indicates a more comfortable year-round climate. The US average for the comfort index is 54. Our index is based on the total number of days annually within the comfort range of 70-80 degrees, and we also applied a penalty for days of excessive humidity.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Alaska gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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.

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  CLIMATEAlaska, AlaskaUnited States
  Rainfall (in.)48.339.2
  Snowfall (in.)75.825.8
  Precipitation Days97.8102.0
  Sunny Days121205
  Avg. July High63.786.1
  Avg. Jan. Low11.022.6
  Comfort Index (higher=better)2454
  UV Index1.44.3
  Elevation ft.16681443
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    Reviews for Alaska    25 Reviews
    Recreation in Alaska - 3/4/2015
    I have lived in Alaska for forty years, and have found many exciting places to see and things to do. I prefer outdoor activities. If you like to hunt, camp, fish and... Read More
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    Like another country - 10/28/2014
    Living in Alaska is like living in another country; one that is behind the times by more than 20 years, at least. The roads are bad; the government and police corrupt;... Read More
    Mynickname | Anchorage, AK | Reply | No Replies | Send Message
       
    Alaska Wonderful Place to Live if You Can Handle W - 3/2/2013
    I have lived in the Anchorage area for almost 30 years and can honestly say that it has a lot to offer, and for quality of life, is hard to beat. Low population, low... Read More
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