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Circle Hot Springs, AK Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Circle Hot Springs, Alaska has an average annual temperature of 21°F and a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 12.1". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

21°F (-6°C)

Avg High

33°F

Avg Low

10°F

Annual Precip

12.1"

Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

21°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

12.1"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Circle Hot Springs) 47.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Circle Hot Springs area.

Warming context for Circle Hot Springs

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Circle Hot Springs captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January -9°F (-23°C) -23°F (-30°C) -16°F (-26°C)
February 1°F (-17°C) -19°F (-28°C) -9°F (-23°C)
March 15°F (-10°C) -13°F (-25°C) 1°F (-17°C)
April 40°F (4°C) 11°F (-12°C) 25°F (-4°C)
May 59°F (15°C) 31°F (-1°C) 45°F (7°C)
June 71°F (22°C) 42°F (5°C) 56°F (14°C)
July 72°F (22°C) 45°F (7°C) 59°F (15°C)
August 65°F (18°C) 39°F (4°C) 52°F (11°C)
September 52°F (11°C) 28°F (-2°C) 40°F (4°C)
October 27°F (-3°C) 10°F (-12°C) 19°F (-7°C)
November 4°F (-16°C) -12°F (-25°C) -4°F (-20°C)
December -4°F (-20°C) -20°F (-29°C) -12°F (-24°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 0.4"

7.0 days with precipitation

February 0.3"

4.0 days with precipitation

March 0.2"

3.6 days with precipitation

April 0.3"

2.7 days with precipitation

May 0.7"

5.7 days with precipitation

June 2.6"

9.2 days with precipitation

July 2.6"

13.0 days with precipitation

August 1.8"

11.9 days with precipitation

September 1.4"

10.3 days with precipitation

October 0.8"

8.4 days with precipitation

November 0.4"

6.2 days with precipitation

December 0.5"

7.1 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

15,902

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

19

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Circle Hot Springs, AK

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Circle Hot Springs, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 21°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 33°F to a mean daily low of 10°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00501987, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Circle Hot Springs receives roughly 12.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near N/A and the first fall freeze near N/A. For energy use, 15,902 heating degree days and 19 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Circle Hot Springs scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 Circle Hot Springs, AK?
The average annual temperature in Circle Hot Springs, Alaska is 21°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages -23°F (-30°C).
How much rain does Circle Hot Springs get?
Circle Hot Springs receives 12.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Circle Hot Springs?
Circle Hot Springs has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Circle Hot Springs?
Growing season data is not available for Circle Hot Springs.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Circle Hot Springs?
Circle Hot Springs has 15,902 heating degree days and 19 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Circle Hot Springs climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00501987. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00501987. For informational purposes only.

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