Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 23°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Central, AK Climate
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- 23°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 93d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Central
Central, Alaska averages 23°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 23°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 93 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
23°F (-5°C)
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
12°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
23°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Central) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Central area.
How Central compares to every U.S. city
Central's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Central
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Central, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°F (-22°C) | -24°F (-31°C) | -16°F (-26°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | -19°F (-28°C) | -8°F (-22°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 17°F (-9°C) | -14°F (-26°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | N/A | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | -10°F (-24°C) | -3°F (-19°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | -1°F (-19°C) | -17°F (-27°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
August 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
93 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
15,318
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
46
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Central's climate means for you
Central runs 23°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 93 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 15,318 heating and 46 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: Central, AK
In Central, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 23°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 34°F to a mean daily low of 12°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00501466, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Central receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 93 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 25 and the first fall freeze near August 26. For energy use, 15,318 heating degree days and 46 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Central scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Central, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Central, Alaska is 23°F. The warmest month averages 73°F (23°C) and the coldest averages -24°F (-31°C).
How much rain does Central get? ▼
Central receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Central? ▼
Central has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Central? ▼
Central has approximately 93 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 25 and the first fall freeze around August 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Central? ▼
Central has 15,318 heating degree days and 46 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 Central climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00501466 near Central.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00501466. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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