Eielson AFB, AK Climate

Eielson AFB in Alaska has a climate that is quite different from most of the United States. The summers are mild, with temperatures averaging between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit and rarely reaching higher than 85. Winters in the area are cold, with temperatures typically ranging from 0 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit and occasionally dropping below 0. Snow is common during the winter months, usually starting around mid-November and continuing through April or May depending on the year. Rainfall during this time is minimal, while snowfall averages around 70 inches per year, making Eielson AFB one of the snowiest places in Alaska.

Eielson AFB, Alaska gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Eielson AFB averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 154 sunny days per year in Eielson AFB. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Eielson AFB gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 72 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -17
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Eielson AFB is 5.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

8.6 Summer - 1.7 Winter

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Eielson AFB, while November and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Eielson AFB, Alaska	United States
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	72.2°	85.8°
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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 Eielson AFB with an average high temperature of 72.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Alaska. In Eielson AFB, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Eielson AFB are July, June and August.

In Eielson AFB, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Alaska.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Eielson AFB with an average of -16.6°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.

In Eielson AFB, there are 231.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.

In Eielson AFB, there are 115.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.

Humidity is low in Eielson AFB, 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.

July is the wettest month in Eielson AFB with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 54% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.0 inches in Eielson AFB means that it is drier than most places in Alaska.

August is the rainiest month in Eielson AFB with 13.6 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 96.1 rainy days annually in Eielson AFB, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 61.4 inches in Eielson AFB means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Eielson AFB with 12.7 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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