Climate Comfort Score
38/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Craig, AK Climate
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- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 38/100
- Comfort score
- 99.9"
- Annual precip
- 201d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Craig
Craig, Alaska averages 45°F a year and scores 38/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 38/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 99.9"
- annual precipitation
- 201 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
99.9"
Comfort Score
38/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
99.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Craig) 38.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Craig area.
How Craig compares to every U.S. city
Craig's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
38 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 Craig
MethodologyZooming out from Craig'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 9.1" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 6.9" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 8.1" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 7.2" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 7.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 10.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 13.1" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 12.3" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 10.9" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 9.1"
February 6.9"
March 8.1"
April 7.2"
May 5.5"
June 4.0"
July 5.1"
August 7.3"
September 10.4"
October 13.1"
November 12.3"
December 10.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
201 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,301
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Craig's climate means for you
Craig runs 45°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 201 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,301 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: Craig, AK
In Craig, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00502227, 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. Craig receives roughly 99.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 201 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near November 1. For energy use, 7,301 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, Craig scores 38/100 (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 August-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 Craig, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Craig, Alaska is 45°F. The warmest month averages 61°F (16°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Craig get? ▼
Craig receives 99.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Craig? ▼
Craig has a climate comfort score of 38/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Craig? ▼
Craig has approximately 201 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Craig? ▼
Craig has 7,301 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 Craig climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00502227 near Craig.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00502227. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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