The climate in 99693 Whittier, AK is characterized by long, cold winters and short, mild summers. The average temperature in winter is 25°F, while the average temperature in summer is 55°F. While summer days can often be sunny and pleasant, winter days are often cloudy with temperatures dropping at night. The area receives an average of 91” of snowfall each year which contributes to its icy landscape during the cold months. Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year with an average of 46” annually, but due to the cold weather much of it comes as snow rather than rain.
Whittier (zip 99693), Alaska gets 154 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Whittier (zip 99693) averages 249 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 Whittier (zip 99693). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Whittier (zip 99693) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 211 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 62 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 154 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 249 inches of snow a year