Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Monashka Creek Dam, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 102.5"
- Annual precip
- 119d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Monashka Creek Dam
Monashka Creek Dam, Alaska averages 38°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 102.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 119 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
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
102.5"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
102.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Monashka Creek Dam) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Monashka Creek Dam area.
How Monashka Creek Dam compares to every U.S. city
Monashka Creek Dam'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 Monashka Creek Dam
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Monashka Creek Dam's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 11.2" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.3" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.5" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 7.8" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 7.8" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 7.2" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 9.7" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 11.5" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 9.7" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 10.7" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 11.2"
19.6 days with precipitation
February 8.3"
15.9 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
15.1 days with precipitation
April 7.8"
17.8 days with precipitation
May 7.8"
18.6 days with precipitation
June 7.2"
16.8 days with precipitation
July 6.3"
15.5 days with precipitation
August 6.9"
17.7 days with precipitation
September 9.7"
19.6 days with precipitation
October 11.5"
20.7 days with precipitation
November 9.7"
18.0 days with precipitation
December 10.7"
19.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
119 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,797
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Monashka Creek Dam's climate means for you
Monashka Creek Dam runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 119 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,797 heating and 1 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: Monashka Creek Dam, AK
Monashka Creek Dam, Alaska runs an annual average of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 44°F to a mean daily low of 33°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00505884, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Monashka Creek Dam sees about 102.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 119 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 27 and the first fall freeze near September 23. On the energy side, 9,797 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, Monashka Creek Dam 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 Monashka Creek Dam, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Monashka Creek Dam, Alaska is 38°F. The warmest month averages 60°F (15°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Monashka Creek Dam get? ▼
Monashka Creek Dam receives 102.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Monashka Creek Dam? ▼
Monashka Creek Dam 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 Monashka Creek Dam? ▼
Monashka Creek Dam has approximately 119 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 27 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Monashka Creek Dam? ▼
Monashka Creek Dam has 9,797 heating degree days and 1 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 Monashka Creek Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00505884 near Monashka Creek Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00505884. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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