The climate in Salamatof, AK is one of extremes. Summers tend to be relatively mild and long, while winters are cold and snowy. Average temperatures range from below freezing in the winter months to a high of around 60掳F during the summer months. The area also experiences strong winds throughout the year, making it feel much cooler than the temperatures would suggest. Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year, with snowfall averaging just over 30 inches annually. When compared to other parts of Alaska, Salamatof tends to experience warmer temperatures than its neighbors due to its more temperate location near the Gulf of Alaska.
Salamatof, Alaska gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Salamatof averages 88 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 137 sunny days per year in Salamatof. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Salamatof gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 64 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 88 inches of snow a year