Climate Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cannery Creek, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 24/100
- Comfort score
- 122.0"
- Annual precip
- 140d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cannery Creek
Cannery Creek, Alaska averages 39°F a year and scores 24/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 24/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 122.0"
- annual precipitation · 151" snow
- 140 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
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
122.0"
Annual Snow
151.4"
Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
122.0"
Plus 151.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cannery Creek) 24.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Cannery Creek area.
How Cannery Creek compares to every U.S. city
Cannery Creek'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cannery Creek
MethodologyZooming out from Cannery Creek'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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 10.2" | 33.2" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 9.7" | 27.7" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.8" | 25.3" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 6.3" | 6.3" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 7.0" | 0.1" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 13.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 17.2" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 14.9" | 2.3" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 11.2" | 19.3" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 12.1" | 37.2" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 10.2"
Snow: 33.2"
17.8 days with precipitation
February 9.7"
Snow: 27.7"
16.3 days with precipitation
March 6.8"
Snow: 25.3"
15.6 days with precipitation
April 6.3"
Snow: 6.3"
15.6 days with precipitation
May 7.0"
Snow: 0.1"
17.1 days with precipitation
June 5.6"
16.1 days with precipitation
July 7.1"
18.6 days with precipitation
August 13.8"
19.2 days with precipitation
September 17.2"
21.6 days with precipitation
October 14.9"
Snow: 2.3"
21.3 days with precipitation
November 11.2"
Snow: 19.3"
17.3 days with precipitation
December 12.1"
Snow: 37.2"
20.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
140 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,529
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cannery Creek's climate means for you
Cannery Creek runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 140 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,529 heating and 1 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: Cannery Creek, AK
Cannery Creek, Alaska runs an annual average of 39°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 33°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 USC00501240, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Cannery Creek receives roughly 122.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 151.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 140 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 October 3. For energy use, 9,529 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cannery Creek 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 Cannery Creek, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cannery Creek, Alaska is 39°F. The warmest month averages 62°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Cannery Creek get? ▼
Cannery Creek receives 122.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 151.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cannery Creek? ▼
Cannery Creek 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 Cannery Creek? ▼
Cannery Creek has approximately 140 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cannery Creek? ▼
Cannery Creek has 9,529 heating degree days and 1 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 Cannery Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00501240 near Cannery Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00501240. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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