Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 13°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Nuiqsut, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 13°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 5.7"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Nuiqsut
Nuiqsut, Alaska averages 13°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 13°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 5.7"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
13°F (-10°C)
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
7°F
Annual Precip
5.7"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
13°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
5.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Nuiqsut) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Nuiqsut area.
How Nuiqsut compares to every U.S. city
Nuiqsut's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Nuiqsut
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Nuiqsut 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 | -8°F (-22°C) | -23°F (-31°C) | -16°F (-26°C) | 0.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | -23°F (-30°C) | -16°F (-26°C) | 0.2" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | -7°F (-22°C) | -21°F (-30°C) | -14°F (-26°C) | 0.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 10°F (-12°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | 2°F (-16°C) | 0.4" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | -3°F (-20°C) | -17°F (-27°C) | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
February 0.2"
March 0.1"
April 0.4"
May 0.4"
June 0.6"
July 1.1"
August 1.2"
September 0.6"
October 0.2"
November 0.3"
December 0.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
18,759
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Nuiqsut's climate means for you
Nuiqsut runs 13°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 18,759 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: Nuiqsut, AK
Nuiqsut, Alaska runs an annual average of 13°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 20°F to a mean daily low of 7°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 USW00027515, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Nuiqsut averages 5.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 18,759 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, Nuiqsut scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Nuiqsut, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Nuiqsut, Alaska is 13°F. The warmest month averages 58°F (14°C) and the coldest averages -23°F (-31°C).
How much rain does Nuiqsut get? ▼
Nuiqsut receives 5.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Nuiqsut? ▼
Nuiqsut has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Nuiqsut? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Nuiqsut.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Nuiqsut? ▼
Nuiqsut has 18,759 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 Nuiqsut climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00027515 near Nuiqsut.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00027515. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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