Prince of Wales-Hyder, AK County has a temperate oceanic climate with mild winters and cool summers. The average high temperature in the summer is around 55掳F, while the average low temperature is 45掳F. In the winter, temperatures are generally below freezing, with an average high of 34掳F and an average low of 22掳F. Snowfall is fairly common throughout the year but especially during the winter months when it can reach up to 50 inches of snow accumulation. Rainfall is also common during this time, with an annual precipitation rate averaging about 40 inches per year.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County, Alaska gets 99 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 100 sunny days per year in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 243 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 31
Rain: averages 99 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year