Houston, AK has a mild climate due to its location in the subarctic region. Its climate is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Winters typically last from October through April, with average temperatures ranging from 19°F to 32°F. During the summer months, temperatures typically range from 40°F to 55°F. Precipitation is quite low year-round with snowfall occurring mostly during the winter months. Despite its location in the far north of Alaska, Houston remains relatively temperate all year long and experiences surprisingly mild weather conditions throughout the year.
Houston (zip 99694), Alaska gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Houston (zip 99694) averages 63 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 126 sunny days per year in Houston (zip 99694). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Houston (zip 99694) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 67 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 63 inches of snow a year