Climate & Weather in Homer
Homer has a real, genuine maritime-influenced subarctic climate, moderated by Kachemak Bay and the Pacific Ocean, running milder than much of Alaska.
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Learn moreMilder winters than the Interior
Homer's average January high runs approximately 29.2°F and average low approximately 16.7°F -- cold, but genuinely less harsh than Alaska's Interior climate.
Cool, cloudy summers
Homer's maritime climate produces cool, cloudy summers rather than the more extreme continental swings found further inland.
Real, moderate annual snowfall
Homer's average annual snowfall runs approximately 54.9 inches -- a real, genuine winter feature, though far below the extreme totals this project's Valdez, AK record discloses.
Key takeaways
- Homer's climate is moderated by Kachemak Bay and the Pacific, running milder than Alaska's Interior.
- Average January temperatures run approximately 16.7°F to 29.2°F.
- Average annual snowfall runs approximately 54.9 inches.
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