Zip 99827 (Haines, AK) Climate


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / Haines Borough County / Haines / Haines (zip 99827)
The climate in 99827 Haines, AK is known for its chilly winters and cool summers. The average temperature ranges between 28 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. During the winter months, temperatures can drop to as low as 7 degrees Fahrenheit on the coldest days with snowfall and the occasional ice storm. Summers are mild and pleasant, with temperatures rarely going above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Average precipitation and humidity levels are moderate year-round, making it an ideal climate for outdoor activities.

Haines (zip 99827), Alaska gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Haines (zip 99827) averages 262 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 Haines (zip 99827). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Haines (zip 99827) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 168 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 66 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 262 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 99827 zip code is 4.9 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

8 Summer - 1.8 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in the 99827 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHaines, AlaskaUnited States
  53.9 in.38.1 in.
  262.4 in.27.8 in.
  168.4 days106.2 days
  85 days205 days
  66.3°85.8°
  16.0°21.7°
  4.97
  1.44.3
  1430 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.

July is the hottest month for the 99827 zip code with an average high temperature of 66.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In the 99827 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 99827 zip code are July, August and June.
In the 99827 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 99827 zip code with an average of 16.0°. This is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In the 99827 zip code, there are 160.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
In the 99827 zip code, there are 7.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in the 99827 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 99827 zip code with 8.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 39% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.9 inches in the 99827 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Alaska.
October is the rainiest month in the 99827 zip code with 20.0 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 9.3 rainy days. There are 168.4 rainy days annually in the 99827 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 262.4 inches in the 99827 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in the 99827 zip code with 64.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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