Climate Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 20°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chandalar Shelf Dot, AK Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 20°F
- Avg annual temp
- 42/100
- Comfort score
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chandalar Shelf Dot
Chandalar Shelf Dot, Alaska averages 20°F a year and scores 42/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 7% of U.S. cities.
- 20°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 42/100
- comfort score, milder than 7% of U.S. cities
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
20°F (-7°C)
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
13°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
20°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chandalar Shelf Dot) 42.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Chandalar Shelf Dot area.
How Chandalar Shelf Dot compares to every U.S. city
Chandalar Shelf Dot's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
42 Top 93% higher than 7% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Chandalar Shelf Dot
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Chandalar Shelf Dot's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 1°F (-17°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | -8°F (-22°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 9°F (-13°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | N/A | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 20°F (-7°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | -3°F (-20°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | -8°F (-22°C) | -2°F (-19°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
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
16,545
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chandalar Shelf Dot's climate means for you
Chandalar Shelf Dot runs 20°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 16,545 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: Chandalar Shelf Dot, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Chandalar Shelf Dot, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 20°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 26°F to a mean daily low of 13°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00501497, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Chandalar Shelf Dot averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 16,545 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, Chandalar Shelf Dot scores 42/100 (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 Chandalar Shelf Dot, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chandalar Shelf Dot, Alaska is 20°F. The warmest month averages 58°F (14°C) and the coldest averages -11°F (-24°C).
How much rain does Chandalar Shelf Dot get? ▼
Chandalar Shelf Dot receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chandalar Shelf Dot? ▼
Chandalar Shelf Dot has a climate comfort score of 42/100 (Moderate), milder than 7% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chandalar Shelf Dot? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Chandalar Shelf Dot.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chandalar Shelf Dot? ▼
Chandalar Shelf Dot has 16,545 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 Chandalar Shelf Dot climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00501497 near Chandalar Shelf Dot.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00501497. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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