Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 30°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Nenana Muni, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 30°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 12.4"
- Annual precip
- 119d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Nenana Muni
Nenana Muni, Alaska averages 30°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 30°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 12.4"
- 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
30°F (-1°C)
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
20°F
Annual Precip
12.4"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
30°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Nenana Muni) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Nenana Muni area.
How Nenana Muni compares to every U.S. city
Nenana Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Nenana Muni
MethodologyNenana Muni's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 5°F (-15°C) | -12°F (-24°C) | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.6" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 15°F (-9°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
7.4 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
3.5 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
June 1.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
13.0 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
119 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
12,753
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
66
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Nenana Muni's climate means for you
Nenana Muni runs 30°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 119 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 12,753 heating and 66 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: Nenana Muni, AK
In Nenana Muni, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 30°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 40°F to a mean daily low of 20°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00026435, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Nenana Muni averages 12.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 15 and the first fall freeze near September 11. Turning to energy use, 12,753 heating degree days and 66 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Nenana Muni scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Nenana Muni, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Nenana Muni, Alaska is 30°F. The warmest month averages 73°F (23°C) and the coldest averages -12°F (-24°C).
How much rain does Nenana Muni get? ▼
Nenana Muni receives 12.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Nenana Muni? ▼
Nenana Muni has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Nenana Muni? ▼
Nenana Muni has approximately 119 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Nenana Muni? ▼
Nenana Muni has 12,753 heating degree days and 66 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 Nenana Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00026435 near Nenana Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00026435. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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