Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Anchorage Rabbit Creek, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 21.9"
- Annual precip
- 137d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Anchorage Rabbit Creek
Anchorage Rabbit Creek, Alaska averages 37°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 21.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 137 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
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
21.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Anchorage Rabbit Creek) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Anchorage Rabbit Creek area.
How Anchorage Rabbit Creek compares to every U.S. city
Anchorage Rabbit Creek'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 Anchorage Rabbit Creek
MethodologyAnchorage Rabbit Creek'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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
February 1.4"
March 1.1"
April 1.2"
May 0.9"
June 1.1"
July 1.9"
August 3.1"
September 3.2"
October 2.3"
November 2.2"
December 1.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
137 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,381
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
6
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What Anchorage Rabbit Creek's climate means for you
Anchorage Rabbit Creek runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 137 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,381 heating and 6 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 Rabbit Creek, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Anchorage Rabbit Creek, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 44°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00500284, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Anchorage Rabbit Creek averages 21.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 137 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near September 26. Turning to energy use, 10,381 heating degree days and 6 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 Rabbit Creek 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 Anchorage Rabbit Creek, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Anchorage Rabbit Creek, Alaska is 37°F. The warmest month averages 65°F (18°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Anchorage Rabbit Creek get? ▼
Anchorage Rabbit Creek receives 21.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Anchorage Rabbit Creek? ▼
Anchorage Rabbit Creek 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 Anchorage Rabbit Creek? ▼
Anchorage Rabbit Creek has approximately 137 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Anchorage Rabbit Creek? ▼
Anchorage Rabbit Creek has 10,381 heating degree days and 6 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 Rabbit Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00500284 near Anchorage Rabbit Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00500284. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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