CLIMATE

Climate data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Skwentna-Alaska.html

Skwentna, Alaska, is located in an arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are generally warm and sunny, averaging 128 sunny days annually, although there can be occasional rain showers during the warmer months. June, July, and August are the most pleasant months. Annually the region gets 112 days per year with some kind of precipitation. Winters are typically marked by snowfall averaging 154 inches annually and cold temperatures ranging from 0 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. In Skwentna, precipitation averages 25 inches of rain annually due to its location in a desert region. The landscape consists of mostly flat terrain with thick forests, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. The long days of summer also make this region ideal for various forms of recreation like kayaking and fishing.