Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Saxman, Alaska
Throughout the year, temperatures in Saxman range from 32°F to 67°F. Annual precipitation averages 138 inches, with 51 inches of snowfall. In Saxman, the humidity level remains comfortable throughout the summer, providing a pleasant environment for residents and visitors alike.
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Best Time to Visit Saxman Based on Comfortable Weather
Every year, Saxman has about 38 days or 1.2 months with comfortable weather. The best time of year to visit Saxman is mid July to August mid.
The number of days per year with comfortable weather are calculated using the following criteria, which favor mild temperatures and low humidity:
- Daily high temperatures between 65ºF and 86ºF (18°C and 30°C)
- Daily maximum dew point temperatures less than or equal to 65ºF (18°C)
- Average daily cloud cover less than or equal to 65%
- Average daily wind speed less than or equal to 18 mph (5.8 m/s)
Average Temperature in Saxman
In the summer months, the hottest month of the year in Saxman is August, with an average high of 65°F and average low of 54°F. In the winter months, the lowest temperatures are reached in the month of January with an average high of 40°F and average low of 32°F.
Average Temperatures by Month in Saxman
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 40°F | 41°F | 44°F | 51°F | 58°F | 62°F | 65°F | 65°F | 60°F | 52°F | 44°F | 40°F |
| Average | 36°F | 37°F | 39°F | 44°F | 51°F | 56°F | 59°F | 60°F | 54°F | 47°F | 40°F | 36°F |
| Low | 32°F | 32°F | 33°F | 38°F | 44°F | 49°F | 53°F | 54°F | 49°F | 42°F | 36°F | 33°F |
Precipitation
Saxman receives an annual precipitation of 138 inches. Precipitation includes rain and liquid equivalent of snow, hail, freezing rain, sleet. Month with most precipitation in Saxman is October, with an average monthly precipitation of 17 inches.
Average Monthly Total Precipitation in Saxman
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precipitation | 15.1" | 10.3" | 10.6" | 9.0" | 7.1" | 6.0" | 6.4" | 10.2" | 14.2" | 16.9" | 16.6" | 15.7" |
Snowfall
The snowy period of the year in Saxman lasts for 6 months. The first measurable snowfall of at least 1.0 inches in Saxman typically starts in November with the last snowfall usually recorded in April. The month with the most snowfall in Saxman is January, with an average snowfall of 11.9 inches. There is no snowfall in Saxman for 6 months from May to October. Saxman receives an annual snowfall of 51 inches.
Average Monthly Total Snowfall in Saxman
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfall | 11.9" | 10.4" | 10.9" | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.2" | 5.6" | 11.2" |
Humidity
We use dew point to measure humidity comfort since it shows whether sweat can evaporate from our skin to cool us -
lower dew points feel drier and higher ones feel more humid. When sweat evaporates, it draws heat from our skin,
which is how our bodies naturally cool down.
Generally, if the dew point temperature is below 50ºF, humidity levels make the air feel dry.
If the dew point temperature is between 50-60ºF, moisture levels are comfortable.
When the dew point temperature exceeds 60ºF, the air will feel noticeably humid.
If the dew point temperature climbs to 70ºF or higher, the air will feel muggy and unpleasantly uncomfortable.
In Saxman, the humidity level remains comfortable throughout the summer, providing a pleasant environment for residents and visitors alike.
Average Monthly Humidity in Saxman
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewpoint Temperature | 31°F | 31°F | 32°F | 37°F | 43°F | 49°F | 53°F | 53°F | 48°F | 41°F | 34°F | 32°F |
Wind Speed
In Saxman, the wind speed remains relatively consistent throughout the year, with an average of 8 mph in the winter months (January, February, March, and December). In the summer months (June, July, and August), the average wind speed changes to 8 mph. Overall, the variation in wind speed ranges between 8.0 mph and 9.0 mph across the months.
Average Monthly Wind speed in Saxman
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Speed | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Cloud Cover
In Saxman, the month with the clearest sky, characterized by predominantly clear, few, and scattered clouds, is August, when the sky is clear or has few and scattered clouds 42.0% of the time. The cloudiest month of the year in Saxman is October, when the sky is overcast or covered with broken clouds, occurring 71.0% of the time.
Average Monthly Cloud Cover in Saxman
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Sky (%) | 31 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 39 | 36 | 40 | 41 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 31 |
| Cloudier Sky (%) | 69 | 67 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 60 | 59 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 69 |
Saxman
County: Ketchikan Gateway
State: Alaska
Population: 356
Annual Temperature Range: 32°F in January to 67°F in August
Annual Precipitation: 138 inches
Annual Snowfall: 51 inches
Number of Comfortable Weather Days: 38 or 1.2 months
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Sunshine hours (or Sunshine duration) per day are estimated by counting the time when direct sunlight (measured as Direct Normal Irradiance, or DNI) exceeds 120 W/m², following the World Meteorological Organization standard. Sunshine hours are calculated only during daylight and are averaged over many years to capture long-term patterns.
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