Climate and monthly weather forecastOrca, AK
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Orca, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 30.2°F (-1°C) and a minimum average of 24.8°F (-4°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a cold month in Orca, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C). With the onset of February, a modest change to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C) from January's 30.2°F (-1°C) is noted in high-temperature. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Orca, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C). During March, the average high-temperature is a still wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. Weather in March »Weather in April
April, the same as March, is a wintry spring month in Orca, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 32°F (0°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C). As March transitions into April, Orca notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a still cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Orca, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C). The shift into May is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a fresh month in Orca, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average high of 55°F (12.8°C). June signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from May's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July in Orca, Alaska, is a refreshing summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.5°F (9.7°C) and max 58.6°F (14.8°C). Orca's July weather, with an average high temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average low temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C), tends to be the warmest of the year. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another mild month in Orca, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 50°F (10°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C). Orca records a slight change with August's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) from July's 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a fresh month in Orca, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average high of 52.5°F (11.4°C). September's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C), diverging marginally from August's 57.7°F (14.3°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Orca, Alaska, is another chilly autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 37.9°F (3.3°C). The transition into October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in September to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Orca, is another cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C). November indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from October's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Orca, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C). December's average high-temperature is a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), maintaining a close comparison with November's 34.5°F (1.4°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).
In Orca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.3 days and collects up to 72.4" (1839mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
Throughout the year, in Orca, there are 66.1 snowfall days, and 74.57" (1894mm) of snow is accumulated.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AKST to AKDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from AKDT to AKST.
May through July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
The month with the least rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically collects 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.
In Orca, snow does not fall in June through September.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 54min of daylight.
The month of July, characterized by an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C), is recognized as the warmest.
July is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 9.09" (231mm) of precipitation.
November is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.
The months with the lowest UV index in Orca are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 17.76" (451mm) of snow.
With an average of 5h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Orca.
Average temperature
Orca, AK
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure
Orca, AK
- Average pressure in January:
29.7"Hg - Average pressure in February:
29.82"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.76"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.85"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.94"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
30"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.78"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.72"Hg - Average pressure in November:
29.65"Hg - Average pressure in December:
29.68"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.65"Hg).
Average wind speed
Orca, AK
- Average wind speed in January:
12.1mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.9mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
7.5mph - Average wind speed in May:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in June:
5.2mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in September:
8mph - Average wind speed in October:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in November:
12.1mph - Average wind speed in December:
12mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.2mph).
Average humidity
Orca, AK
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall
Orca, AK
- Average rainfall in January:
6.69" - Average rainfall in February:
5.51" - Average rainfall in March:
4.13" - Average rainfall in April:
3.9" - Average rainfall in May:
4.25" - Average rainfall in June:
2.72"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.54" - Average rainfall in August:
6.65" - Average rainfall in September:
8.98" - Average rainfall in October:
9.09" - Average rainfall in November:
7.95" - Average rainfall in December:
8.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.72").
Average rainfall days
Orca, AK
- Average rainfall days in January:
13.6 days - Average rainfall days in February:
9.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
15.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
17.2 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.9 days - Average rainfall days in August:
21 days - Average rainfall days in September:
20.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
20.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.6 days).
Average snowfall
Orca, AK
- Average snowfall in January:
12.64" - Average snowfall in February:
17.72" - Average snowfall in March:
13.03" - Average snowfall in April:
6.77" - Average snowfall in May:
0.31" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (17.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Orca, AK
- Average snowfall days in January:
10.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
12.6 days - Average snowfall days in March:
12.4 days - Average snowfall days in April:
8.6 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
1 days - Average snowfall days in November:
7.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Orca, AK
- Average daylight in January:
6h and 42min - Average daylight in February:
9h and 6min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in April:
14h and 42min - Average daylight in May:
17h and 24min - Average daylight in June:
18h and 54min
- Average daylight in July:
18h and 6min - Average daylight in August:
15h and 36min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 48min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
7h and 24min - Average daylight in December:
5h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January:
2h and 30min - Average sunshine in February:
3h and 54min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in April:
6h and 24min - Average sunshine in May:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in June:
7h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in August:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in October:
3h and 42min - Average sunshine in November:
3h and 18min - Average sunshine in December:
2h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Orca, AK
- Average sunshine days in January:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
11.5 days - Average sunshine days in April:
9.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
11.5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
10.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
12.1 days - Average sunshine days in August:
8.1 days - Average sunshine days in September:
8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
9.1 days - Average sunshine days in November:
9.3 days - Average sunshine days in December:
9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8 days).
Average UV index
Orca, AK
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Orca, AK
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility
Orca, AK
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August and December (5mi).
