Climate Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 26°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Paxson, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 26°F
- Avg annual temp
- 42/100
- Comfort score
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Paxson
Paxson, Alaska averages 26°F a year and scores 42/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 7% of U.S. cities.
- 26°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 42/100
- comfort score, milder than 7% of U.S. cities
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
26°F (-3°C)
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
16°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
26°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Paxson) 42.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Paxson area.
How Paxson compares to every U.S. city
Paxson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
42 Top 93% higher than 7% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Paxson
MethodologyZooming out from Paxson'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | -10°F (-23°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | -3°F (-20°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | N/A | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | N/A | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | N/A | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | N/A | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | -1°F (-19°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
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
14,132
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Paxson's climate means for you
Paxson runs 26°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 14,132 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: Paxson, AK
An annual average temperature of 26°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 37°F to a mean daily low of 16°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Paxson, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00507097 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Paxson averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 14,132 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, Paxson scores 42/100 (Moderate), 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 Paxson, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Paxson, Alaska is 26°F. The warmest month averages 65°F (19°C) and the coldest averages -10°F (-23°C).
How much rain does Paxson get? ▼
Paxson receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Paxson? ▼
Paxson has a climate comfort score of 42/100 (Moderate), milder than 7% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Paxson? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Paxson.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Paxson? ▼
Paxson has 14,132 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 Paxson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00507097 near Paxson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00507097. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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