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Hyder, AK Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Hyder, Alaska has an average annual temperature of 43°F and a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average). Annual precipitation totals 92.5". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

43°F (6°C)

Avg High

50°F

Avg Low

36°F

Annual Precip

92.5"

Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Climate Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Avg Annual Temperature

43°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

92.5"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hyder) 37.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Hyder area.

Warming context for Hyder

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Hyder captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 31°F (0°C) 22°F (-5°C) 27°F (-3°C)
February 35°F (2°C) 24°F (-4°C) 30°F (-1°C)
March 42°F (6°C) 28°F (-2°C) 35°F (2°C)
April 51°F (11°C) 33°F (0°C) 42°F (6°C)
May 62°F (17°C) 40°F (4°C) 51°F (10°C)
June 67°F (19°C) 47°F (9°C) 57°F (14°C)
July 68°F (20°C) 51°F (11°C) 60°F (15°C)
August 67°F (19°C) 50°F (10°C) 58°F (15°C)
September 59°F (15°C) 45°F (7°C) 52°F (11°C)
October 48°F (9°C) 37°F (3°C) 42°F (6°C)
November 38°F (3°C) 30°F (-1°C) 34°F (1°C)
December 32°F (0°C) 24°F (-4°C) 28°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 11.0"
February 5.8"
March 6.0"
April 4.1"
May 4.8"
June 3.5"
July 4.7"
August 8.8"
September 11.2"
October 12.1"
November 12.0"
December 8.6"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 11

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 4

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

8,048

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

22

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Hyder, AK

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Hyder, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00503821, 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. Hyder receives roughly 92.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 11. For energy use, 8,048 heating degree days and 22 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hyder scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Hyder, AK?
The average annual temperature in Hyder, Alaska is 43°F. The warmest month averages 68°F (20°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Hyder get?
Hyder receives 92.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hyder?
Hyder has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Hyder?
Growing season data is not available for Hyder.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hyder?
Hyder has 8,048 heating degree days and 22 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Hyder climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00503821. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00503821. For informational purposes only.

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