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White Mountain, AK experiences a continental climate with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Snowfall is common in the winter months and temperatures can range from -40掳F to 75掳F. During summer months, daytime temperatures often reach 70掳F and above. Precipitation is moderate in the region throughout the year. The area experiences some high winds especially during spring months when snow drifts often form along roadsides. Winters see higher precipitation than other seasons and storms are common during all times of the year.

White Mountain, Alaska gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

White Mountain averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in White Mountain. The US average is 205 sunny days.

White Mountain gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 133 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 58 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for White Mountain is 4.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.4 Summer - 1.9 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in White Mountain, 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 White Mountain with an average high temperature of 58.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In White Mountain, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for White Mountain are July, August and June.
In White Mountain, 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 White Mountain with an average of -2.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
In White Mountain, there are 229.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In White Mountain, there are 72.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in White Mountain, 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 White Mountain with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.8 inches in White Mountain means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in White Mountain with 15.5 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 132.5 rainy days annually in White Mountain, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 75.7 inches in White Mountain means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in White Mountain with 14.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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