Climate Comfort Score
29/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kitoi Bay, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 29/100
- Comfort score
- 65.7"
- Annual precip
- 148d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kitoi Bay
Kitoi Bay, Alaska averages 41°F a year and scores 29/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 29/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 65.7"
- annual precipitation · 37" snow
- 148 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
65.7"
Annual Snow
36.8"
Comfort Score
29/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
65.7"
Plus 36.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kitoi Bay) 29.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Kitoi Bay area.
How Kitoi Bay compares to every U.S. city
Kitoi Bay's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
29 Top 100% higher than 0% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kitoi Bay
MethodologyZooming out from Kitoi Bay's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.1" | 12.4" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 5.4" | 6.6" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4" | 3.3" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4" | 0.7" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 7.9" | 0.1" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 6.0" | 3.9" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.0" | 9.8" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.1"
Snow: 12.4"
18.5 days with precipitation
February 5.4"
Snow: 6.6"
16.9 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
Snow: 3.3"
14.9 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
Snow: 0.7"
17.9 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
15.5 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
13.7 days with precipitation
July 3.7"
13.6 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
14.5 days with precipitation
September 6.6"
16.1 days with precipitation
October 7.9"
Snow: 0.1"
18.4 days with precipitation
November 6.0"
Snow: 3.9"
17.3 days with precipitation
December 7.0"
Snow: 9.8"
18.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
148 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,742
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Kitoi Bay's climate means for you
Kitoi Bay runs 41°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 148 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,742 heating and 2 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: Kitoi Bay, AK
An annual average temperature of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 35°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Kitoi Bay, Alaska. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00504812 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Kitoi Bay averages 65.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 36.8 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 148 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 6. Turning to energy use, 8,742 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kitoi Bay scores 29/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kitoi Bay, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kitoi Bay, Alaska is 41°F. The warmest month averages 62°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Kitoi Bay get? ▼
Kitoi Bay receives 65.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 36.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kitoi Bay? ▼
Kitoi Bay has a climate comfort score of 29/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kitoi Bay? ▼
Kitoi Bay has approximately 148 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kitoi Bay? ▼
Kitoi Bay has 8,742 heating degree days and 2 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 Kitoi Bay climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00504812 near Kitoi Bay.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00504812. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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