Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Metlakatla, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 105.2"
- Annual precip
- 194d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Metlakatla
Metlakatla, Alaska averages 46°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 105.2"
- annual precipitation
- 194 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
105.2"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
105.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Metlakatla) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Metlakatla area.
How Metlakatla compares to every U.S. city
Metlakatla's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Metlakatla
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Metlakatla, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 11.0" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 7.6" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 8.2" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 7.0" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 8.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 10.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 12.8" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 12.8" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 11.4" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 11.0"
February 7.6"
March 8.2"
April 7.0"
May 5.1"
June 5.5"
July 5.6"
August 8.3"
September 10.0"
October 12.8"
November 12.8"
December 11.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
194 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,024
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
7
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Metlakatla's climate means for you
Metlakatla runs 46°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 194 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,024 heating and 7 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: Metlakatla, AK
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 40°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Metlakatla, Alaska. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00025381 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Metlakatla should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 105.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 194 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 25. And on the energy front, 7,024 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Metlakatla scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Metlakatla, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Metlakatla, Alaska is 46°F. The warmest month averages 63°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Metlakatla get? ▼
Metlakatla receives 105.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Metlakatla? ▼
Metlakatla has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Metlakatla? ▼
Metlakatla has approximately 194 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Metlakatla? ▼
Metlakatla has 7,024 heating degree days and 7 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 Metlakatla climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00025381 near Metlakatla.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00025381. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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