Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 37°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Palmer Muni, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 37°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 12.6"
- Annual precip
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Palmer Muni
Palmer Muni, Alaska averages 37°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 37°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 12.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 142 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
37°F (3°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
12.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
37°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Palmer Muni) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Palmer Muni area.
How Palmer Muni compares to every U.S. city
Palmer 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 Palmer Muni
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Palmer Muni 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
6.2 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
6.1 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
4.6 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
3.9 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
June 1.0"
8.7 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
11.9 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
September 2.1"
13.3 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,147
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
5
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Palmer Muni's climate means for you
Palmer Muni runs 37°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,147 heating and 5 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: Palmer Muni, AK
An annual average temperature of 37°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 29°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Palmer Muni, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00025331 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Palmer Muni sees about 12.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near September 25. On the energy side, 10,147 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Palmer Muni scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Palmer Muni, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Palmer Muni, Alaska is 37°F. The warmest month averages 68°F (20°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Palmer Muni get? ▼
Palmer Muni receives 12.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Palmer Muni? ▼
Palmer 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 Palmer Muni? ▼
Palmer Muni has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Palmer Muni? ▼
Palmer Muni has 10,147 heating degree days and 5 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 Palmer Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00025331 near Palmer Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00025331. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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