Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 29°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
College Obsy, AK Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 29°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 13.3"
- Annual precip
- 111d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for College Obsy
College Obsy, Alaska averages 29°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 29°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 13.3"
- annual precipitation · 64" snow
- 111 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
29°F (-2°C)
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
19°F
Annual Precip
13.3"
Annual Snow
64.3"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
29°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.3"
Plus 64.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (College Obsy) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the College Obsy area.
How College Obsy compares to every U.S. city
College Obsy's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for College Obsy
MethodologyZooming out from College Obsy'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.7" | 10.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.6" | 9.9" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5" | 7.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 3.6" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6" | 0.8" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 2.3" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9" | 7.5" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.8" | 11.2" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | -8°F (-22°C) | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.6" | 11.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 10.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 9.9"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
Snow: 7.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 0.4"
Snow: 3.6"
4.1 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
Snow: 0.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
June 1.9"
12.1 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
14.4 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
16.0 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
Snow: 2.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 7.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 11.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 11.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
111 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
13,331
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
47
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What College Obsy's climate means for you
College Obsy runs 29°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 111 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 13,331 heating and 47 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: College Obsy, AK
College Obsy, Alaska runs an annual average of 29°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 38°F to a mean daily low of 19°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 USC00502107, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. College Obsy sees about 13.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 64.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 111 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 18 and the first fall freeze near September 6. On the energy side, 13,331 heating degree days and 47 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, College Obsy scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 College Obsy, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in College Obsy, Alaska is 29°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages -11°F (-24°C).
How much rain does College Obsy get? ▼
College Obsy receives 13.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 64.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for College Obsy? ▼
College Obsy has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in College Obsy? ▼
College Obsy has approximately 111 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 18 and the first fall freeze around September 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in College Obsy? ▼
College Obsy has 13,331 heating degree days and 47 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 College Obsy climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00502107 near College Obsy.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00502107. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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