What’s the climate like in Skagway?
The current climate of Skagway features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Skagway in recent years was 34°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in February 2021.
On average, Skagway gets 1104 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 359 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Skagway?
The best time to visit Skagway for pleasant to warm weather is May and June. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Skagway.
Climate Table of Skagway
The climate table of Skagway shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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) | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 134 | 33 | 36 | 48 | 33 | 36 | 90 | 95 | 211 | 105 | 192 | 91 |
| Snow (cm) | 89 | 44 | 34 | 9,0 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,6 | 116 | 57 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 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: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in February
- Precipitation*: 1104 mm per year, averaging 92 mm per month
- Snowfall: 359 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in February, May and 36 mm in March
- Wettest months: 211 mm in September, 192 mm in November and 134 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Skagway
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Skagway, 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 Skagway
This graph shows how much precipitation Skagway, Alaska, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Skagway
This graph shows how much snow Skagway, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Skagway
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Skagway, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Skagway
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Skagway, 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 Skagway
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Skagway, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Skagway
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Skagway, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Skagway by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Skagway. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
