Alaska climate
Alaska climate
Weather charts for Alaska
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Climate overview and FAQs
Climate overview
Alaska (United States of America) in general has a cold climate. The day temperatures range from -1.8 °C (28.7 °F) in January to 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in July. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 9.2 °C (48.6 °F), the lowest in January with -8.3 °C (17.1 °F). The least rainy month in Alaska is April with its 9 days of rain, the rainiest month is September, when it rains 16 days.
When is the best time to go to Alaska?
The best time to visit Alaska is between July and August. During this period, temperatures are between 16.4 °C (61.6 °F) - 16.7 °C (62.1 °F), night temperatures are between 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) - 9.2 °C (48.6 °F), rainfall averages 13 days per month, and 6.8 hours of sunlight on average.
Which months have the highest daily temperature in Alaska?
The hottest month in Alaska is July with a temperature of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F). The period with the highest daytime temperatures is in Alaska during June - August. The temperatures range at this time between 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) - 16.7 °C (62.1 °F).
What time of year are the highest night temperatures in Alaska?
The highest night temperatures in Alaska occur in the months of July - August. During this time the night temperatures are between 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) - 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
What month has the lowest rainfall in Alaska?
It rains the least in Alaska in the months of February - June, when it rains on average 10 days per month and 59 mm (2.32 in) of precipitation falls, which is still a number that prevents calling this a wet season.
Is it freezing a lot in Alaska?
Yes, it is likely to be freezing at night in Alaska in the months of October - April. And often during the day in the months of November - March.
Is it windy in Alaska?
Alaska is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.
Which month is the sunniest in Alaska?
The period, which is the sunniest in Alaska, is in the months of April - July, when there is an average of 7.9 sun hours per day.
What is the humidity in Alaska?
Alaska belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It is in the range of 69 % - 80 %. The most humid months are July - October and the least humid are March - June.
What is the least cloudy season in Alaska?
The least cloudy months in Alaska are March - June, when the cloud cover is on average only 50 %.