Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 13°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Deadhorse, AK Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 13°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 5.7"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Deadhorse
Deadhorse, Alaska averages 13°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 13°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 5.7"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
13°F (-10°C)
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
7°F
Annual Precip
5.7"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
13°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
5.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Deadhorse) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Deadhorse area.
How Deadhorse compares to every U.S. city
Deadhorse's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Deadhorse
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Deadhorse captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | -8°F (-22°C) | -22°F (-30°C) | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | -8°F (-22°C) | -22°F (-30°C) | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | -7°F (-21°C) | -21°F (-29°C) | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 10°F (-12°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.2" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6" | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 24°F (-5°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | -3°F (-19°C) | -16°F (-26°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
February 0.1"
March 0.1"
April 0.2"
May 0.3"
June 0.6"
July 1.0"
August 1.4"
September 0.6"
October 0.4"
November 0.3"
December 0.4"
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
18,823
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100% | 12.5 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 97% | 13.0 | N/A | N/A |
| March | 82% | 12.1 | 38% | 31% |
| April | 85% | 12.2 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 87% | 13.4 | N/A | N/A |
| June | 79% | 11.8 | N/A | N/A |
| July | 83% | 11.1 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 87% | 11.2 | N/A | N/A |
| September | 88% | 12.4 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 85% | 11.8 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 82% | 13.1 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 89% | 13.0 | N/A | N/A |
What Deadhorse's climate means for you
Deadhorse runs 13°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 18,823 heating and 0 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: Deadhorse, AK
In Deadhorse, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 13°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 20°F to a mean daily low of 7°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00027406, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Deadhorse averages 5.7 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 18,823 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Deadhorse scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Deadhorse, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Deadhorse, Alaska is 13°F. The warmest month averages 55°F (13°C) and the coldest averages -22°F (-30°C).
How much rain does Deadhorse get? ▼
Deadhorse receives 5.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Deadhorse? ▼
Deadhorse has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Deadhorse? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Deadhorse.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Deadhorse? ▼
Deadhorse has 18,823 heating degree days and 0 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 Deadhorse climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00027406 near Deadhorse.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00027406. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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