Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 30°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chulitna Rvr, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 30°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 31.5"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chulitna Rvr
Chulitna Rvr, Alaska averages 30°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 30°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 31.5"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
30°F (-1°C)
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
18°F
Annual Precip
31.5"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
30°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chulitna Rvr) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Chulitna Rvr area.
How Chulitna Rvr compares to every U.S. city
Chulitna Rvr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Chulitna Rvr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Chulitna Rvr, 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.7" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9" | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 5.4" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.8" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.9"
February 1.7"
March 1.4"
April 1.1"
May 1.4"
June 1.9"
July 3.1"
August 5.5"
September 5.4"
October 2.8"
November 2.8"
December 2.5"
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
12,744
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chulitna Rvr's climate means for you
Chulitna Rvr runs 30°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 12,744 heating and 3 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: Chulitna Rvr, AK
Chulitna Rvr, Alaska runs an annual average of 30°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 42°F to a mean daily low of 18°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 USC00501926, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Chulitna Rvr averages 31.5 inches 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, 12,744 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chulitna Rvr scores 57/100 (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 Chulitna Rvr, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chulitna Rvr, Alaska is 30°F. The warmest month averages 67°F (19°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Chulitna Rvr get? ▼
Chulitna Rvr receives 31.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chulitna Rvr? ▼
Chulitna Rvr has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chulitna Rvr? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Chulitna Rvr.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chulitna Rvr? ▼
Chulitna Rvr has 12,744 heating degree days and 3 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 Chulitna Rvr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00501926 near Chulitna Rvr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00501926. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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