Kodiak (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kodiak is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kodiak, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August to a very cold 1°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kodiak experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1586 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, December, sees around 172 mm of snow/rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of snow/rain now and then. The driest month, July, still receives a respectable 85 mm of rainfall.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Kodiak, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kodiak.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in June, July, August and September to 4 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
8 m/s
4 m/s
The best time of year to visit Kodiak in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, April and December.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 172 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.
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