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The climate in 99749 Kiana, AK is characterized by cold, long, and snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures range from an average of -19掳F in January to an average of 66掳F in July and August. Precipitation is spread throughout the year with an average of 25 to 26 inches annually. Snowfall averages around 50 inches per year and ranges from 79 inches to 15 inches depending on the year. Winters are usually dry with most snowfall occurring between late November and early April. Summers are typically cool but can be sunny as well.

Kiana (zip 99749), Alaska gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kiana (zip 99749) averages 60 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 171 sunny days per year in Kiana (zip 99749). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kiana (zip 99749) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 60 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -10
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 99749 zip code is 4.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alaska.

7.6 Summer - 1.7 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 99749 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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Climate
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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 the 99749 zip code with an average high temperature of 59.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alaska. In the 99749 zip code, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 99749 zip code are July, August and June.
In the 99749 zip code, 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 the 99749 zip code with an average of -9.5°. This is colder than most places in Alaska.
In the 99749 zip code, there are 238.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
In the 99749 zip code, there are 106.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alaska.
Humidity is low in the 99749 zip code, 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 the 99749 zip code with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.0 inches in the 99749 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in Alaska.
August is the rainiest month in the 99749 zip code with 14.1 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.8 rainy days. There are 112.7 rainy days annually in the 99749 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 59.8 inches in the 99749 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Alaska. December is the snowiest month in the 99749 zip code with 11.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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