Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hope, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hope
Hope, Alaska averages 37°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 129 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hope) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Hope area.
How Hope compares to every U.S. city
Hope'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 Hope
MethodologyHope'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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | N/A | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | N/A | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°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 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,360
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
Glen Alps, AK
35°F avg · 44/100 comfort
Anchorage Upper DE Armoun, AK
38°F avg · 54/100 comfort
Anchorage Rabbit Creek, AK
37°F avg · 54/100 comfort
Campbell Creek Sci Ctr, AK
34°F avg · 44/100 comfort
FT Richardson Wtp, AK
36°F avg · 34/100 comfort
Anchorage Merrill Fld, AK
38°F avg · 44/100 comfort
What Hope's climate means for you
Hope runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,360 heating and 1 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: Hope, AK
Hope, Alaska runs an annual average of 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 29°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00503720, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Hope 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 129 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 18 and the first fall freeze near September 24. As for energy demand, 10,360 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hope 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 Hope, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hope, Alaska is 37°F. The warmest month averages 66°F (19°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Hope get? ▼
Hope receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hope? ▼
Hope 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 Hope? ▼
Hope has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 18 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hope? ▼
Hope has 10,360 heating degree days and 1 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 Hope climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00503720 near Hope.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00503720. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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