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Stony River, AK has a subarctic climate with cool summers and cold winters. The average yearly temperature is around 29掳F (-2掳C). It generally gets cold enough for snow to fall during the winter months, providing plenty of opportunities for winter sports like skiing and snowmobiling. Summers are mild but short-lived, usually lasting from early June to late August. Temperatures during this time rarely go above 70掳F (21掳C) and there is very little precipitation. Despite the often frigid temperatures and short summers, Stony River offers stunning landscapes and an abundance of outdoor recreational activities year-round.

Stony River, Alaska gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Stony River averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 128 sunny days per year in Stony River. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Stony River gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 146 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 1
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Stony River is 4.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.6 Summer - 2.1 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Stony River, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Stony River with an average high temperature of 63.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alaska. In Stony River, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Stony River are July, June and August.
In Stony River, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Stony River with an average of 0.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Stony River, there are 214.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In Stony River, there are 59.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in Stony River, 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.
August is the wettest month in Stony River with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.5 inches in Stony River means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in Stony River with 18.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.7 rainy days. There are 146.1 rainy days annually in Stony River, which is rainier than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 61.8 inches in Stony River means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska. November is the snowiest month in Stony River with 12.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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