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Weather

Southeast Alaska has a mild maritime climate. The temperature is moderated by the ocean and abundant moisture caught by the air mass lifting over the coastal mountains. Summers are cool and winters moderate, with considerable year-round precipitation, heavy snowfall at higher elevations, and. frequent cloudiness.

Near sea level, summer average temperatures vary from 46 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures average between 28 and 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of the moist air, you can count on rain during your stay regardless of the time of year you visit. Annual precipitation can vary between 90 and 160 inches for various parts of the forest.


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