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Monthly climate in Lakes, Alaska, United States

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Lakes features a subarctic climate (Dfc). Temperatures typically range between -11 °C (12 °F) and 14 °C (58 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -34 °C (-28 °F) or can rise to as high as 27 °C (81 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1138 mm (44.8 inches) and receives 183 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Lakes enjoys an average of 2276 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 5 hours 26 minutes to 19 hours 21 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Lakes, Alaska, United States §

The warmest months in Lakes are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 12 to 14 °C (54 - 58 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -11 to -8 °C (12 - 18 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Lakes experiences 1 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 182 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Lakes, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 4°C
(39°F)		 5°C
(40°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 6°C
(43°F)
Mean maximum 3°C
(37°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 3°C
(38°F)
Average high -9°C
(17°F)		 -5°C
(22°F)		 -2°C
(30°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)
Daily mean -11°C
(12°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)
Average low -14°C
(7°F)		 -12°C
(10°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)
Mean minimum -28°C
(-17°F)		 -23°C
(-8°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -22°C
(-8°F)
Minimum -34°C
(-28°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -32°C
(-26°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Lakes, Alaska, United States §

Lakes usually has the most precipitation in August, September and October, with an average of 18 rainy days and 143 mm (5.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Lakes are February, March and April. On average, 58 mm (2.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Lakes, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 65 (2.6) 64 (2.5) 60 (2.4) 49 (1.9) 73 (2.9) 86 (3.4) 95 (3.7) 147 (5.8) 126 (5.0) 156 (6.1) 98 (3.9) 119 (4.7)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 12 11 10 16 20 16 19 18 18 13 18

Monthly sunshine hours in Lakes, Alaska, United States §

The sunniest months in Lakes are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 54 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Lakes: January, November and December receive an average of 2 hours 0 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Lakes, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 53 124 206 274 297 313 300 259 186 130 91 39
Mean daily daylight hours 6h 23m 8h 59m 11h 53m 14h 51m 17h 40m 19h 21m 18h 22m 15h 42m 12h 48m 9h 52m 7h 5m 5h 26m

Solar UV radiation in Lakes, Alaska, United States §

Lakes experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 6 - 7, which corresponds to the High category of sun exposure. January, February and November are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 1. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Lakes UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Lakes, Alaska, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 1 1 3 4 6 6 7 5 4 2 1 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Lakes, Alaska, United States

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Lakes. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Lakes's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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