What’s the climate like in Whittier?
The current climate in Whittier features temperatures ranging from a high of 18°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Whittier in recent years was 29°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -26°C in January 2020.
On average, Whittier gets 3466 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 743 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Whittier?
The best time to visit Whittier for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Whittier.
Climate Table of Whittier
The climate table of Whittier shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -7 | -6 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -4 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 386 | 192 | 203 | 215 | 284 | 194 | 131 | 297 | 362 | 441 | 424 | 337 |
| Snow (cm) | 129 | 94 | 128 | 68 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,7 | 35 | 116 | 143 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 3466 mm per year, averaging 289 mm per month
- Snowfall: 743 cm per year
- Driest months: 131 mm in July, 192 mm in February and 194 mm in June
- Wettest months: 441 mm in October, 424 mm in November and 386 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Whittier
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Whittier, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Whittier
This graph shows how much rainfall Whittier, Alaska, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Whittier
This graph shows how much snow Whittier, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Whittier
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Whittier, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Whittier
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Whittier, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Whittier
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Whittier, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Whittier
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Whittier, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Whittier by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Whittier. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
