Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 92.5"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hyder
Hyder, Alaska averages 43°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 92.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 160 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
92.5"
Comfort Score
34/100
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) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Hyder area.
How Hyder compares to every U.S. city
Hyder'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 Hyder
MethodologyHow 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.
- 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 | 31°F (0°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 11.0" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.8" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 6.0" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 8.8" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 11.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 12.1" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 12.0" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.6" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
160 days
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
What Hyder's climate means for you
Hyder runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,048 heating and 22 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: Hyder, AK
Hyder, Alaska runs an annual average of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 36°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 USC00503821, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Hyder averages 92.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 11. As for energy demand, 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 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 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 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hyder? ▼
Hyder has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hyder? ▼
Hyder has 8,048 heating degree days and 22 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 Hyder climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00503821 near Hyder.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00503821. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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