Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 34°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hayes River, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 34°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 Hayes River
Hayes River, Alaska averages 34°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 34°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 98 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
34°F (1°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
24°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
34°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hayes River) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Hayes River area.
How Hayes River compares to every U.S. city
Hayes River'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 Hayes River
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Hayes River, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | N/A | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 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 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
98 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
11,147
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
11
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hayes River's climate means for you
Hayes River runs 34°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 98 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 11,147 heating and 11 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: Hayes River, AK
Based on station USC00503573 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Hayes River, Alaska averages 34°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 24°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.
Hayes River averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. 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 June 2 and the first fall freeze near September 8. As for energy demand, 11,147 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hayes River scores 39/100 (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 Hayes River, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hayes River, Alaska is 34°F. The warmest month averages 69°F (21°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Hayes River get? ▼
Hayes River receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hayes River? ▼
Hayes River 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 Hayes River? ▼
Hayes River has approximately 98 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 2 and the first fall freeze around September 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hayes River? ▼
Hayes River has 11,147 heating degree days and 11 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 Hayes River climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00503573 near Hayes River.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00503573. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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