Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Anchorage Merrill Fld, AK Climate
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- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 14.2"
- Annual precip
- 151d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Anchorage Merrill Fld
Anchorage Merrill Fld, Alaska averages 38°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 14.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 151 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
14.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Anchorage Merrill Fld) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Anchorage Merrill Fld area.
How Anchorage Merrill Fld compares to every U.S. city
Anchorage Merrill Fld's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Anchorage Merrill Fld
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Anchorage Merrill Fld's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
June 1.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 2.5"
15.6 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
15.0 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
151 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,902
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
20
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79% | 3.1 | 23% | 43% |
| February | 72% | 3.4 | 32% | 36% |
| March | 64% | 3.8 | 28% | 36% |
| April | 57% | 4.6 | 21% | 31% |
| May | 58% | 4.9 | 17% | 28% |
| June | 66% | 4.6 | 18% | 31% |
| July | 72% | 4.0 | 12% | 37% |
| August | 74% | 3.6 | 16% | 37% |
| September | 73% | 3.6 | 18% | 42% |
| October | 77% | 3.3 | 27% | 39% |
| November | 79% | 3.2 | 29% | 42% |
| December | 80% | 2.7 | 22% | 39% |
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What Anchorage Merrill Fld's climate means for you
Anchorage Merrill Fld runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 151 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,902 heating and 20 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: Anchorage Merrill Fld, AK
In Anchorage Merrill Fld, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00026409, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Anchorage Merrill Fld should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 14.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 151 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near September 29. And on the energy front, 9,902 heating degree days and 20 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Anchorage Merrill Fld scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Anchorage Merrill Fld, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Anchorage Merrill Fld, Alaska is 38°F. The warmest month averages 68°F (20°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Anchorage Merrill Fld get? ▼
Anchorage Merrill Fld receives 14.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Anchorage Merrill Fld? ▼
Anchorage Merrill Fld has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Anchorage Merrill Fld? ▼
Anchorage Merrill Fld has approximately 151 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Anchorage Merrill Fld? ▼
Anchorage Merrill Fld has 9,902 heating degree days and 20 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 Anchorage Merrill Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00026409 near Anchorage Merrill Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00026409. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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