Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 35°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lazy Mtn, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 35°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 18.0"
- Annual precip
- 117d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lazy Mtn
Lazy Mtn, Alaska averages 35°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 35°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 18.0"
- annual precipitation · 83" snow
- 117 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
35°F (2°C)
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
18.0"
Annual Snow
82.5"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
35°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.0"
Plus 82.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lazy Mtn) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Lazy Mtn area.
How Lazy Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Lazy Mtn'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 Lazy Mtn
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lazy Mtn, 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0" | 14.7" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0" | 13.6" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9" | 11.3" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 4.8" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 0.9" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9" | 0.5" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8" | 6.0" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2" | 11.9" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5" | 18.8" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 14.7"
7.1 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 13.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 11.3"
6.3 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
Snow: 4.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
Snow: 0.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
10.0 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
13.5 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
15.3 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
Snow: 0.5"
14.6 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 6.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 11.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 18.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
117 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,772
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lazy Mtn's climate means for you
Lazy Mtn runs 35°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 117 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,772 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: Lazy Mtn, AK
In Lazy Mtn, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 35°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 44°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00505464, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Lazy Mtn receives roughly 18.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 82.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 117 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 22 and the first fall freeze near September 16. For energy use, 10,772 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, Lazy Mtn scores 34/100 (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 July-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 Lazy Mtn, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lazy Mtn, Alaska is 35°F. The warmest month averages 66°F (19°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Lazy Mtn get? ▼
Lazy Mtn receives 18.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 82.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lazy Mtn? ▼
Lazy Mtn 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 Lazy Mtn? ▼
Lazy Mtn has approximately 117 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 22 and the first fall freeze around September 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lazy Mtn? ▼
Lazy Mtn has 10,772 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 Lazy Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00505464 near Lazy Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00505464. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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