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What’s the climate like in Whittier?

The current climate of Whittier features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of -1°C. 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, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Whittier?

The best time to visit Whittier for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Whittier.

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Climate Table of Whittier

The climate table of Whittier 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.

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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.

Temperature per Month in Whittier, Alaska,

Average Precipitation per Month in Whittier

This graph shows how much precipitation Whittier, 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.

Precipitation per Month in Whittier, Alaska,

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 centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Whittier, Alaska,

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.

UV Index per Month in Whittier, Alaska,

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.

Yearly Temperature in Whittier, Alaska,

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 millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Whittier, Alaska,

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 centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Whittier, Alaska,

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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.

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