Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 27°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cantwell, AK Climate
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- 27°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 16.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cantwell
Cantwell, Alaska averages 27°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 27°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 16.8"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
27°F (-3°C)
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
16°F
Annual Precip
16.8"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
27°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cantwell) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cantwell area.
How Cantwell compares to every U.S. city
Cantwell's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cantwell
MethodologyZooming out from Cantwell'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | -3°F (-20°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.9" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
7.3 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
5.5 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
15.4 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
16.2 days with precipitation
September 2.5"
14.7 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
6.8 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
13,771
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cantwell's climate means for you
Cantwell runs 27°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 13,771 heating and 2 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: Cantwell, AK
Cantwell, Alaska runs an annual average of 27°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 38°F to a mean daily low of 16°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 USC00501243, 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 Cantwell should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 16.8 inches, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 13,771 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cantwell scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 Cantwell, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cantwell, Alaska is 27°F. The warmest month averages 66°F (19°C) and the coldest averages -9°F (-23°C).
How much rain does Cantwell get? ▼
Cantwell receives 16.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cantwell? ▼
Cantwell has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cantwell? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Cantwell.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cantwell? ▼
Cantwell has 13,771 heating degree days and 2 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 Cantwell climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00501243 near Cantwell.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00501243. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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