Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Climate
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Avg Annual Temp
45.0°F
Annual Precip
104.9"
Annual Snowfall
45.4"
Extreme Heat Days
0.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Weather
Temperate maritime climate with massive rainfall
With an annual average of 45.0°F, this is one of the warmest regions in Alaska, though still cooler than the U.S. median. The area is exceptionally wet, receiving 104.9 inches of precipitation per year. It experiences a mild, oceanic climate with zero days of extreme heat.
One of Alaska's warmest temperature leaders
The area’s 45.0°F average temperature is nearly 10 degrees higher than the Alaska state average. It represents the southern extreme of the state, where the Pacific Ocean prevents the deep freezes common elsewhere. It is significantly warmer and wetter than most other Alaska jurisdictions.
Warmer and slightly drier than Sitka
Prince of Wales-Hyder is warmer than Petersburg (43.0°F) and Sitka (43.9°F). While it receives a massive 104.9 inches of rain, it is actually drier than Sitka’s record-breaking 152.8 inches. Its 45.4 inches of snow is much lower than many nearby coastal boroughs.
Mild winters and cool, overcast summers
Winters are remarkably mild for the state, with a December-February average of 35.0°F. Summers remain cool and damp, with July temperatures peaking at 57.3°F. The lack of extreme heat and relatively high winter lows create a very stable but wet annual cycle.
Focus on moisture management and rain gear
High-quality rain shells and waterproof boots are daily essentials for over 100 inches of annual rain. Dehumidifiers are often necessary in homes to combat the constant coastal humidity. Residents benefit from milder winters, requiring less intensive heating than interior Alaska.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.