Primrose, AK has a subarctic climate, with cold, snowy winters and relatively cool summers. The average high temperature in the winter months is -5掳C (23掳F), while in the summer months it only reaches 16掳C (61掳F). Precipitation is fairly low throughout the year, but snowfall can be heavy during the winter. In addition to its cold temperatures and low precipitation levels, Primrose also experiences significant wind speeds on a regular basis. Overall, it has a harsh climate that requires people to prepare for extreme changes in temperature and weather conditions.
Primrose, Alaska gets 64 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Primrose averages 75 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 135 sunny days per year in Primrose. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Primrose gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 161 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 63 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 64 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 75 inches of snow a year