Climate Comfort Score
28/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elfin Cove, AK Climate
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- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 28/100
- Comfort score
- 104.0"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elfin Cove
Elfin Cove, Alaska averages 43°F a year and scores 28/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 28/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 104.0"
- annual precipitation · 110" snow
- 189 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
104.0"
Annual Snow
110.0"
Comfort Score
28/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
104.0"
Plus 110.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elfin Cove) 28.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Elfin Cove area.
How Elfin Cove compares to every U.S. city
Elfin Cove's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
28 Top 100% higher than 0% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Elfin Cove
MethodologyZooming out from Elfin Cove'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 | 36°F (2°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 10.5" | 30.1" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 8.0" | 19.7" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 7.8" | 20.3" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8" | 2.1" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7" | 0.1" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 7.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 12.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 14.5" | 1.5" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 12.3" | 15.8" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 11.8" | 20.4" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 10.5"
Snow: 30.1"
22.8 days with precipitation
February 8.0"
Snow: 19.7"
20.5 days with precipitation
March 7.8"
Snow: 20.3"
19.4 days with precipitation
April 5.8"
Snow: 2.1"
17.8 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
Snow: 0.1"
16.8 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
18.3 days with precipitation
July 4.9"
19.8 days with precipitation
August 7.9"
20.4 days with precipitation
September 12.2"
22.4 days with precipitation
October 14.5"
Snow: 1.5"
22.9 days with precipitation
November 12.3"
Snow: 15.8"
22.4 days with precipitation
December 11.8"
Snow: 20.4"
23.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,083
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Elfin Cove's climate means for you
Elfin Cove runs 43°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,083 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: Elfin Cove, AK
An annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Elfin Cove, Alaska. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00502785 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Elfin Cove should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 104.0 inches, with 110.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 8,083 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, Elfin Cove scores 28/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Elfin Cove, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elfin Cove, Alaska is 43°F. The warmest month averages 59°F (15°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Elfin Cove get? ▼
Elfin Cove receives 104.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 110.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elfin Cove? ▼
Elfin Cove has a climate comfort score of 28/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Elfin Cove? ▼
Elfin Cove has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elfin Cove? ▼
Elfin Cove has 8,083 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 Elfin Cove climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00502785 near Elfin Cove.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00502785. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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