Climate Insights for Alaska

The climate in Alaska is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 11,654 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alaska receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alaska sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alaska is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 458.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Alaska receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alaska sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Alaska has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Alaska has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 68°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Alaska is a very wet location, receiving approximately 11,654 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 971 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 1,283 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 726 mm. That's 557 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Alaska is a very wet location, receiving approximately 458.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 50.5 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 28.6 in. That's 21.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Alaska is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alaska is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alaska based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alaska based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.