The climate in 99571 Cold Bay, AK is generally cool and wet. The area has a maritime climate with short, cool summers and long, cold winters. Temperatures range from the mid-40s during the summer to below freezing during winter months. This small town receives an average of 54 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of rain or snow. Winters are usually very cloudy and foggy due to its proximity to the ocean. Snowfall can occur anytime between October and April each year. The warmest months are June and July when temperatures can reach up to the upper 50s and low 60s (Fahrenheit).
Cold Bay (zip 99571), Alaska gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cold Bay (zip 99571) averages 73 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 60 sunny days per year in Cold Bay (zip 99571). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cold Bay (zip 99571) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 249 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 55 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year