Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 31°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Keystone Ridge, AK Climate
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- 31°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 17.2"
- Annual precip
- 124d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Keystone Ridge
Keystone Ridge, Alaska averages 31°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 31°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 17.2"
- annual precipitation · 78" snow
- 124 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
31°F (0°C)
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
24°F
Annual Precip
17.2"
Annual Snow
77.8"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
31°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.2"
Plus 77.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Keystone Ridge) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Keystone Ridge area.
How Keystone Ridge compares to every U.S. city
Keystone Ridge'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 Keystone Ridge
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Keystone Ridge, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | -1°F (-19°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.7" | 9.5" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7" | 11.6" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6" | 7.8" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6" | 6.5" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0" | 2.0" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 2.7" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0" | 11.1" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1" | 15.4" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.7" | 11.2" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 9.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 11.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 7.8"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
Snow: 6.5"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
Snow: 2.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 2.6"
13.2 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
15.7 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
17.1 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
Snow: 2.7"
13.5 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 11.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 15.4"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 11.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
124 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
12,363
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
50
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Keystone Ridge's climate means for you
Keystone Ridge runs 31°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 124 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 12,363 heating and 50 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: Keystone Ridge, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Keystone Ridge, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 31°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 38°F to a mean daily low of 24°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00504621, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Keystone Ridge should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.2 inches, with 77.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 124 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 16. And on the energy front, 12,363 heating degree days and 50 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Keystone Ridge 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 Keystone Ridge, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Keystone Ridge, Alaska is 31°F. The warmest month averages 69°F (21°C) and the coldest averages -1°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Keystone Ridge get? ▼
Keystone Ridge receives 17.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 77.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Keystone Ridge? ▼
Keystone Ridge 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 Keystone Ridge? ▼
Keystone Ridge has approximately 124 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Keystone Ridge? ▼
Keystone Ridge has 12,363 heating degree days and 50 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 Keystone Ridge climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00504621 near Keystone Ridge.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00504621. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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