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Nikiski (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Nikiski can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Nikiski. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -6°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Nikiski has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 978 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Nikiski can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 153 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 45 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

For more details, please visit our Nikiski Precipitation page.

Forecast for Nikiski (AK)

Wed   Dec 18
-3°C | -9°C
NE 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Dec 19
0°C | -6°C
NE 10 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Dec 20
1°C | -3°C
NE 8 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Nikiski in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Nikiski?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Nikiski?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nikiski?
    September tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nikiski?
    May is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.

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