Climate Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Auke Bay, AK Climate
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- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 24/100
- Comfort score
- 65.1"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Auke Bay
Auke Bay, Alaska averages 43°F a year and scores 24/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 24/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 65.1"
- annual precipitation · 81" snow
- 174 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
65.1"
Annual Snow
80.7"
Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
65.1"
Plus 80.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Auke Bay) 24.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Auke Bay area.
How Auke Bay compares to every U.S. city
Auke Bay's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
24 Top 100% higher than 0% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Auke Bay
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Auke Bay, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (0°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.2" | 24.0" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 14.8" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 10.1" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 1.2" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 9.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 7.9" | 0.8" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8" | 11.5" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.5" | 18.3" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.2"
Snow: 24.0"
21.0 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
Snow: 14.8"
17.2 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
Snow: 10.1"
17.1 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
Snow: 1.2"
17.4 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
16.0 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
17.1 days with precipitation
July 5.9"
19.0 days with precipitation
August 7.1"
20.0 days with precipitation
September 9.9"
23.4 days with precipitation
October 7.9"
Snow: 0.8"
24.5 days with precipitation
November 5.8"
Snow: 11.5"
22.2 days with precipitation
December 5.5"
Snow: 18.3"
21.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,199
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
7
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Auke Bay's climate means for you
Auke Bay runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,199 heating and 7 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: Auke Bay, AK
Auke Bay, Alaska runs an annual average of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 48°F to a mean daily low of 37°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00500464, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Auke Bay averages 65.1 inches of precipitation annually, with 80.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 174 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 18. Turning to energy use, 8,199 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Auke Bay scores 24/100 (Below Average), 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 Auke Bay, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Auke Bay, Alaska is 43°F. The warmest month averages 64°F (18°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Auke Bay get? ▼
Auke Bay receives 65.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 80.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Auke Bay? ▼
Auke Bay has a climate comfort score of 24/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Auke Bay? ▼
Auke Bay has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Auke Bay? ▼
Auke Bay has 8,199 heating degree days and 7 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 Auke Bay climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00500464 near Auke Bay.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00500464. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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