Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 27°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Eielson Fld, AK Climate
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- 27°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 12.9"
- Annual precip
- 104d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Eielson Fld
Eielson Fld, Alaska averages 27°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 27°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 12.9"
- annual precipitation · 68" snow
- 104 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
27°F (-3°C)
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
16°F
Annual Precip
12.9"
Annual Snow
67.7"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
27°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Plus 67.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Eielson Fld) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Eielson Fld area.
How Eielson Fld compares to every U.S. city
Eielson Fld'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 Eielson Fld
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Eielson Fld, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | -18°F (-28°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.5" | 8.5" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.4" | 6.5" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | -3°F (-19°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3" | 6.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3" | 3.5" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 1.7" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5" | 2.6" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9" | 12.9" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 10°F (-12°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.5" | 13.4" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | -14°F (-26°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.4" | 11.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 8.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 6.5"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.3"
Snow: 6.9"
4.8 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
Snow: 3.5"
3.2 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
Snow: 1.7"
6.0 days with precipitation
June 2.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 2.7"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
13.1 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
Snow: 2.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 12.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 13.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 11.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
104 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
13,878
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
34
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Eielson Fld's climate means for you
Eielson Fld runs 27°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 104 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 13,878 heating and 34 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: Eielson Fld, AK
Based on station USC00502707 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Eielson Fld, Alaska averages 27°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 38°F to a mean daily low of 16°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Eielson Fld averages 12.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 67.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 104 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 20 and the first fall freeze near September 1. Turning to energy use, 13,878 heating degree days and 34 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Eielson Fld 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 Eielson Fld, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Eielson Fld, Alaska is 27°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages -18°F (-28°C).
How much rain does Eielson Fld get? ▼
Eielson Fld receives 12.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 67.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Eielson Fld? ▼
Eielson Fld 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 Eielson Fld? ▼
Eielson Fld has approximately 104 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around September 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Eielson Fld? ▼
Eielson Fld has 13,878 heating degree days and 34 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 Eielson Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00502707 near Eielson Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00502707. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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