Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 25°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Northway, AK Climate
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- 25°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 98d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Northway
Northway, Alaska averages 25°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 25°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 11.3"
- annual precipitation · 43" snow
- 98 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
25°F (-4°C)
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
13°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Annual Snow
42.9"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
25°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Plus 42.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Northway) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Northway area.
How Northway compares to every U.S. city
Northway's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Northway
MethodologyZooming out from Northway's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | -4°F (-20°C) | -22°F (-30°C) | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.3" | 6.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | -16°F (-27°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.2" | 5.2" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | -8°F (-22°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.1" | 3.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.2" | 1.2" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 1.8" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 1.9" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 6.1" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.5" | 9.8" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | -2°F (-19°C) | -19°F (-28°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.3" | 7.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 6.3"
5.5 days with precipitation
February 0.2"
Snow: 5.2"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 0.1"
Snow: 3.5"
3.4 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
Snow: 1.2"
3.0 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
Snow: 1.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
15.0 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
13.4 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
Snow: 1.9"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
Snow: 6.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 9.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 7.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
98 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
14,679
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
19
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 97% | 1.5 | 15% | 36% |
| February | 86% | 2.7 | 16% | 28% |
| March | 65% | 3.9 | 13% | 25% |
| April | 59% | 4.8 | 11% | 28% |
| May | 57% | 5.0 | 27% | 33% |
| June | 65% | 4.6 | N/A | N/A |
| July | 70% | 4.2 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 75% | 3.7 | 24% | 37% |
| September | 79% | 3.5 | 12% | 37% |
| October | 86% | 2.7 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 95% | 1.5 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 100% | 1.2 | 17% | 39% |
What Northway's climate means for you
Northway runs 25°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 98 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 14,679 heating and 19 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: Northway, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Northway, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 25°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 36°F to a mean daily low of 13°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00026412, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Northway should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.3 inches, with 42.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 98 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 26 and the first fall freeze near September 1. And on the energy front, 14,679 heating degree days and 19 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Northway scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Northway, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Northway, Alaska is 25°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages -22°F (-30°C).
How much rain does Northway get? ▼
Northway receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 42.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Northway? ▼
Northway has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Northway? ▼
Northway has approximately 98 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 26 and the first fall freeze around September 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Northway? ▼
Northway has 14,679 heating degree days and 19 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 Northway climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00026412 near Northway.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00026412. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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