Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 14°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 14°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 8.1"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Alpine
Alpine, Alaska averages 14°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 14°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 8.1"
- yearly precipitation total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
14°F (-10°C)
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
8°F
Annual Precip
8.1"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
14°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Alpine) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Alpine area.
How Alpine compares to every U.S. city
Alpine's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Alpine
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Alpine, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | -22°F (-30°C) | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | -21°F (-30°C) | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.5" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | -4°F (-20°C) | -19°F (-29°C) | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 12°F (-11°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 31°F (-1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.2" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.5" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | -3°F (-19°C) | -14°F (-26°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
February 0.5"
March 0.4"
April 0.4"
May 0.2"
June 0.8"
July 1.4"
August 1.4"
September 0.8"
October 0.8"
November 0.5"
December 0.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
18,406
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Alpine's climate means for you
Alpine runs 14°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 18,406 heating and 2 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Alpine, AK
An annual average temperature of 14°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 20°F to a mean daily low of 8°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Alpine, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00500235 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Alpine should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 8.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 18,406 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Alpine scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Alpine, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Alpine, Alaska is 14°F. The warmest month averages 56°F (13°C) and the coldest averages -22°F (-30°C).
How much rain does Alpine get? ▼
Alpine receives 8.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Alpine? ▼
Alpine has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Alpine? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Alpine.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Alpine? ▼
Alpine has 18,406 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Alpine climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00500235 near Alpine.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00500235. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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