Zip 99724 (Beaver, AK) Climate

The climate in 99724 Beaver, AK is generally cold and snowy throughout the year. During the winter months, temperatures can drop as low as -50°F on especially cold days. During this time of year, snow can accumulate to depths of over a foot. Summers are a bit more mild, with temperatures rarely exceeding 80°F and usually staying around 55-60°F. With its generally cold climate, Beaver is an ideal place for those who like to experience the beauty of winter and the unique outdoor activities associated with snowy climates.

Beaver (zip 99724), Alaska gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Beaver (zip 99724) averages 48 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 156 sunny days per year in Beaver (zip 99724). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Beaver (zip 99724) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 70 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -12
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 99724 zip code is 5.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.4 Summer - 2.1 Winter

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in the 99724 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Beaver, Alaska	United States
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	Unlock	106.2 days
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	69.6°	85.8°
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	5.1	Unlock
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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 the 99724 zip code with an average high temperature of 69.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In the 99724 zip code, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 99724 zip code are July, June and August.

In the 99724 zip code, 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 the 99724 zip code with an average of -11.5°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.

In the 99724 zip code, there are 244.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.

In the 99724 zip code, 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 the 99724 zip code, 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 the 99724 zip code with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 51% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.0 inches in the 99724 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.

July is the rainiest month in the 99724 zip code with 10.9 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 86.7 rainy days annually in the 99724 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 47.9 inches in the 99724 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. October is the snowiest month in the 99724 zip code with 9.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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