Climate Comfort Score
32/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 14°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Barrow Post Rogers, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 14°F
- Avg annual temp
- 32/100
- Comfort score
- 5.4"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Barrow Post Rogers
Barrow Post Rogers, Alaska averages 14°F a year and scores 32/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 14°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 32/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 5.4"
- annual precipitation · 46" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
14°F (-10°C)
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
8°F
Annual Precip
5.4"
Annual Snow
45.8"
Comfort Score
32/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
14°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
5.4"
Plus 45.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Barrow Post Rogers) 32.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Barrow Post Rogers area.
How Barrow Post Rogers compares to every U.S. city
Barrow Post Rogers's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
32 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 Barrow Post Rogers
MethodologyZooming out from Barrow Post Rogers's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | -5°F (-21°C) | -18°F (-28°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.1" | 3.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | -5°F (-21°C) | -18°F (-28°C) | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.2" | 3.5" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | -4°F (-20°C) | -17°F (-27°C) | -10°F (-24°C) | 0.2" | 2.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 11°F (-12°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.2" | 3.6" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 27°F (-3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | 3.4" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4" | 0.7" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 0.2" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 0.8" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 4.1" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 26°F (-4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5" | 10.3" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.4" | 7.8" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 0°F (-18°C) | -12°F (-25°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.2" | 5.0" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.1"
Snow: 3.5"
4.8 days with precipitation
February 0.2"
Snow: 3.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
March 0.2"
Snow: 2.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
Snow: 3.6"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
Snow: 3.4"
6.3 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
Snow: 0.7"
6.3 days with precipitation
July 1.0"
Snow: 0.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
Snow: 0.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
Snow: 4.1"
13.6 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
Snow: 10.3"
13.5 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 7.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
December 0.2"
Snow: 5.0"
6.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
18,666
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
February
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89% | 12.0 | 33% | 32% |
| February | 83% | 13.0 | 34% | 31% |
| March | 81% | 12.0 | 32% | 31% |
| April | 85% | 12.1 | 19% | 49% |
| May | 89% | 12.5 | N/A | N/A |
| June | 86% | 11.9 | 14% | 44% |
| July | 89% | 12.4 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 88% | 12.6 | N/A | N/A |
| September | 85% | 13.5 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 84% | 14.0 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 81% | 13.8 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 81% | 12.9 | 34% | 34% |
What Barrow Post Rogers's climate means for you
Barrow Post Rogers runs 14°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in February.
- Energy bills track 18,666 heating and 0 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: Barrow Post Rogers, AK
Barrow Post Rogers, Alaska runs an annual average of 14°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 19°F to a mean daily low of 8°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00027502, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Barrow Post Rogers should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 5.4 inches, with 45.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 18,666 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Barrow Post Rogers scores 32/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings February-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Barrow Post Rogers, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Barrow Post Rogers, Alaska is 14°F. The warmest month averages 48°F (9°C) and the coldest averages -18°F (-28°C).
How much rain does Barrow Post Rogers get? ▼
Barrow Post Rogers receives 5.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 45.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Barrow Post Rogers? ▼
Barrow Post Rogers has a climate comfort score of 32/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Barrow Post Rogers? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Barrow Post Rogers.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Barrow Post Rogers? ▼
Barrow Post Rogers has 18,666 heating degree days and 0 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 Barrow Post Rogers climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00027502 near Barrow Post Rogers.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00027502. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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