Nome, AK has a surprisingly mild climate for its location in the far north. During the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 70°F and rarely dip below freezing during the winter. Snowfall is common throughout the winter months, but typically melts quickly due to the mild temperatures. In addition, Nome experiences long days of sunshine during the summer months and very short days of sunlight during the winter. The city of Nome also receives less than 10 inches of rain annually, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities all year round.
Nome, Alaska gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nome averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in Nome. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nome gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 133 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 58 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year