Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 36°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Amber Lake, AK Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 36°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 31.9"
- Annual precip
- 108d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Amber Lake
Amber Lake, Alaska averages 36°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 36°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 31.9"
- annual precipitation
- 108 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
36°F (2°C)
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
31.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
36°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Amber Lake) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Amber Lake area.
How Amber Lake compares to every U.S. city
Amber Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Amber Lake
MethodologyAmber Lake's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.7" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8" | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
February 1.7"
March 1.2"
April 1.4"
May 2.1"
June 1.8"
July 4.0"
August 4.9"
September 5.7"
October 2.9"
November 2.4"
December 2.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
108 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,467
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
16
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Amber Lake's climate means for you
Amber Lake runs 36°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 108 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,467 heating and 16 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: Amber Lake, AK
An annual average temperature of 36°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 46°F to a mean daily low of 26°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Amber Lake, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00500247 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Amber Lake averages 31.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 108 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 28 and the first fall freeze near September 13. As for energy demand, 10,467 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Amber Lake scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Amber Lake, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Amber Lake, Alaska is 36°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Amber Lake get? ▼
Amber Lake receives 31.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Amber Lake? ▼
Amber Lake has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Amber Lake? ▼
Amber Lake has approximately 108 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 28 and the first fall freeze around September 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Amber Lake? ▼
Amber Lake has 10,467 heating degree days and 16 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 Amber Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00500247 near Amber Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00500247. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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