Zip 99825 (Elfin Cove, AK) Climate

The climate in 99825 Elfin Cove, AK is typically mild and temperate. The area experiences cool winters with temperatures usually ranging from 28 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid-sixties with an average high of 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an abundant amount of rain throughout the year resulting in lush vegetation and a unique rainforest environment. Overall, Elfin Cove enjoys a mild climate that makes it an attractive destination for tourists and locals alike.

Elfin Cove (zip 99825), Alaska gets 109 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Elfin Cove (zip 99825) averages 108 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 85 sunny days per year in Elfin Cove (zip 99825). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Elfin Cove (zip 99825) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 240 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 59 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 109 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 108 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 99825 zip code is 5.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

7.1 Summer - 3 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 99825 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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.

August is the hottest month for the 99825 zip code with an average high temperature of 60.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In the 99825 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 99825 zip code are August, July and June.

In the 99825 zip code, 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 the 99825 zip code with an average of 28.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Alaska.

In the 99825 zip code, there are 94.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alaska.

In the 99825 zip code, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Alaska.

Humidity is low in the 99825 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.

October is the wettest month in the 99825 zip code with 16.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 3.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 39% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 109.4 inches in the 99825 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Alaska.

October is the rainiest month in the 99825 zip code with 25.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 16.6 rainy days. There are 240.4 rainy days annually in the 99825 zip code, which is one of the rainiest 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 107.5 inches in the 99825 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska. January is the snowiest month in the 99825 zip code with 29.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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