Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg 3 stations
Homer, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 23.9"
- Annual precip
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 3 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Homer
Homer, Alaska averages 40°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 23.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 142 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
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
23.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
23.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Homer) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Homer area.
How Homer compares to every U.S. city
Homer's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Homer
MethodologyZooming out from Homer'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 | 32°F (0°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | N/A | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8" | N/A | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3" | N/A | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1" | N/A | 18.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | N/A | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9" | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4" | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3" | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3" | N/A | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6" | N/A | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 2.9" | N/A | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3" | N/A | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
14.1 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
12.4 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
9.8 days with precipitation
July 1.4"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
16.5 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
14.9 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
14.7 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
16.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,084
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77% | 6.7 | 34% | 48% |
| February | 71% | 6.8 | 38% | 41% |
| March | 69% | 7.4 | 30% | 48% |
| April | 68% | 7.0 | 30% | 36% |
| May | 69% | 6.8 | 33% | 31% |
| June | 77% | 6.6 | 30% | 34% |
| July | 80% | 6.0 | 25% | 38% |
| August | 80% | 6.0 | 26% | 42% |
| September | 76% | 6.3 | 26% | 44% |
| October | 75% | 6.4 | 34% | 45% |
| November | 78% | 6.7 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 79% | 6.9 | 29% | 48% |
What Homer's climate means for you
Homer runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,084 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: Homer, AK
Homer, Alaska runs an annual average of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 33°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 3 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Homer averages 23.9 inches of precipitation a year, with seasonal snowfall possible, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near September 29. As for energy demand, 9,084 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, Homer scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Homer, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Homer, Alaska is 40°F. The warmest month averages 63°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Homer get? ▼
Homer receives 23.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Homer? ▼
Homer has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Homer? ▼
Homer has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Homer? ▼
Homer has 9,084 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 Homer climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 3 weather stations near Homer.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00025507. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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