Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 36°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moose Pass, AK Climate
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- 36°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 42.2"
- Annual precip
- 100d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moose Pass
Moose Pass, Alaska averages 36°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 36°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 42.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 100 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
36°F (2°C)
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
42.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
36°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moose Pass) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Moose Pass area.
How Moose Pass compares to every U.S. city
Moose Pass's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moose Pass
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Moose Pass captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.5" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.3" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 5.4" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.2" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
February 5.3"
March 2.2"
April 2.3"
May 2.1"
June 1.7"
July 2.4"
August 3.8"
September 6.0"
October 5.4"
November 4.2"
December 3.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
100 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,660
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Moose Pass's climate means for you
Moose Pass runs 36°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 100 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,660 heating and 3 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: Moose Pass, AK
In Moose Pass, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 36°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 USC00505894, 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. Moose Pass receives roughly 42.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 100 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near September 8. For energy use, 10,660 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moose Pass scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Moose Pass, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moose Pass, Alaska is 36°F. The warmest month averages 66°F (19°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Moose Pass get? ▼
Moose Pass receives 42.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moose Pass? ▼
Moose Pass has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moose Pass? ▼
Moose Pass has approximately 100 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around September 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moose Pass? ▼
Moose Pass has 10,660 heating degree days and 3 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 Moose Pass climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00505894 near Moose Pass.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00505894. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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