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Kenai Muni, AK Climate

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

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

Kenai Muni, Alaska has an average annual temperature of 36°F and a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 18.3". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

36°F (2°C)

Avg High

44°F

Avg Low

28°F

Annual Precip

18.3"

Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

36°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

18.3"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kenai Muni) 47.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Kenai Muni area.

Warming context for Kenai Muni

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Kenai Muni 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 22°F (-5°C) 7°F (-14°C) 15°F (-9°C)
February 28°F (-2°C) 12°F (-11°C) 20°F (-7°C)
March 33°F (0°C) 14°F (-10°C) 24°F (-5°C)
April 44°F (7°C) 28°F (-2°C) 36°F (2°C)
May 55°F (13°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
June 60°F (16°C) 44°F (7°C) 52°F (11°C)
July 63°F (17°C) 49°F (9°C) 56°F (13°C)
August 63°F (17°C) 47°F (8°C) 55°F (13°C)
September 56°F (13°C) 40°F (4°C) 48°F (9°C)
October 43°F (6°C) 29°F (-2°C) 36°F (2°C)
November 30°F (-1°C) 16°F (-9°C) 23°F (-5°C)
December 25°F (-4°C) 11°F (-12°C) 18°F (-8°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 0.9"

8.1 days with precipitation

February 0.8"

8.2 days with precipitation

March 0.6"

6.0 days with precipitation

April 0.6"

6.0 days with precipitation

May 0.8"

8.0 days with precipitation

June 1.2"

10.1 days with precipitation

July 2.0"

12.7 days with precipitation

August 2.7"

14.1 days with precipitation

September 3.6"

15.7 days with precipitation

October 2.6"

13.2 days with precipitation

November 1.4"

9.8 days with precipitation

December 1.1"

10.5 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 12

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 24

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

10,693

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 81% 7.6
February 75% 8.0
March 70% 8.4
April 66% 8.4
May 67% 8.7
June 76% 8.1
July 81% 7.6
August 78% 7.0
September 78% 7.6
October 79% 7.5
November 82% 7.8
December 82% 8.0

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Kenai Muni, AK

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Kenai Muni, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 36°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 44°F to a mean daily low of 28°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00026523, 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. Kenai Muni receives roughly 18.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 12. For energy use, 10,693 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, Kenai Muni scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 Kenai Muni, AK?
The average annual temperature in Kenai Muni, Alaska is 36°F. The warmest month averages 63°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Kenai Muni get?
Kenai Muni receives 18.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kenai Muni?
Kenai Muni has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Kenai Muni?
Growing season data is not available for Kenai Muni.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kenai Muni?
Kenai Muni has 10,693 heating degree days and 1 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 Kenai Muni 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 USW00026523. 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: USW00026523. For informational purposes only.

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