Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hidden Falls Hatchery, AK Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 128.1"
- Annual precip
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hidden Falls Hatchery
Hidden Falls Hatchery, Alaska averages 42°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 128.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 179 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
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
128.1"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
128.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hidden Falls Hatchery) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Hidden Falls Hatchery area.
How Hidden Falls Hatchery compares to every U.S. city
Hidden Falls Hatchery'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 Hidden Falls Hatchery
MethodologyHidden Falls Hatchery's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 13.6" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 9.3" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 10.7" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 8.1" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 12.9" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 16.0" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 19.0" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 17.8" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 13.6"
February 9.3"
March 10.7"
April 8.1"
May 4.8"
June 4.0"
July 5.1"
August 6.9"
September 12.9"
October 16.0"
November 19.0"
December 17.8"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,252
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hidden Falls Hatchery's climate means for you
Hidden Falls Hatchery runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,252 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: Hidden Falls Hatchery, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Hidden Falls Hatchery, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00503605, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Hidden Falls Hatchery receives roughly 128.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 25. For energy use, 8,252 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, Hidden Falls Hatchery 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 Hidden Falls Hatchery, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hidden Falls Hatchery, Alaska is 42°F. The warmest month averages 60°F (16°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Hidden Falls Hatchery get? ▼
Hidden Falls Hatchery receives 128.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hidden Falls Hatchery? ▼
Hidden Falls Hatchery 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 Hidden Falls Hatchery? ▼
Hidden Falls Hatchery has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hidden Falls Hatchery? ▼
Hidden Falls Hatchery has 8,252 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 Hidden Falls Hatchery climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00503605 near Hidden Falls Hatchery.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00503605. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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