Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 30°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Farewell Lake, AK Climate
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- 30°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 98d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Farewell Lake
Farewell Lake, Alaska averages 30°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 30°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 98 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
30°F (-1°C)
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
19°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
30°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Farewell Lake) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Farewell Lake area.
How Farewell Lake compares to every U.S. city
Farewell Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 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 Farewell Lake
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Farewell Lake 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | -12°F (-25°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | N/A | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | -3°F (-19°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | N/A | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 20°F (-6°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | N/A | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | -7°F (-22°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
98 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
12,839
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
12
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Farewell Lake's climate means for you
Farewell Lake runs 30°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 98 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 12,839 heating and 12 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: Farewell Lake, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Farewell Lake, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 30°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 41°F to a mean daily low of 19°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00503009, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Farewell Lake sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 98 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 30 and the first fall freeze near September 5. On the energy side, 12,839 heating degree days and 12 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Farewell Lake scores 39/100 (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 July-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 Farewell Lake, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Farewell Lake, Alaska is 30°F. The warmest month averages 70°F (21°C) and the coldest averages -12°F (-25°C).
How much rain does Farewell Lake get? ▼
Farewell Lake receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Farewell Lake? ▼
Farewell Lake has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Farewell Lake? ▼
Farewell Lake has approximately 98 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 30 and the first fall freeze around September 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Farewell Lake? ▼
Farewell Lake has 12,839 heating degree days and 12 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 Farewell Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00503009 near Farewell Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00503009. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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