Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Anderson Lake, AK Climate
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- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 18.8"
- Annual precip
- 130d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Anderson Lake
Anderson Lake, Alaska averages 37°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 18.8"
- annual precipitation · 62" snow
- 130 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
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
18.8"
Annual Snow
62.0"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.8"
Plus 62.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Anderson Lake) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Anderson Lake area.
How Anderson Lake compares to every U.S. city
Anderson Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Anderson Lake
MethodologyAnderson 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7" | 10.9" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9" | 9.0" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 8.7" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4" | 2.3" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 0.3" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9" | 0.1" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8" | 4.4" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1" | 11.3" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5" | 15.0" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 10.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 9.0"
4.8 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 8.7"
5.8 days with precipitation
April 0.4"
Snow: 2.3"
3.0 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
Snow: 0.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
June 1.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
Snow: 0.1"
12.4 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 4.4"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 11.3"
6.6 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 15.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
130 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,197
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
5
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Anderson Lake's climate means for you
Anderson Lake runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 130 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,197 heating and 5 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: Anderson Lake, AK
In Anderson Lake, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00500302, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Anderson Lake should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 18.8 inches, with 62.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 130 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near September 23. And on the energy front, 10,197 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Anderson Lake scores 34/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Anderson Lake, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Anderson Lake, Alaska is 37°F. The warmest month averages 67°F (19°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Anderson Lake get? ▼
Anderson Lake receives 18.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 62.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Anderson Lake? ▼
Anderson Lake has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Anderson Lake? ▼
Anderson Lake has approximately 130 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Anderson Lake? ▼
Anderson Lake has 10,197 heating degree days and 5 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 Anderson Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00500302 near Anderson Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00500302. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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