Climate Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pelican, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 24/100
- Comfort score
- 164.6"
- Annual precip
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pelican
Pelican, Alaska averages 43°F a year and scores 24/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 24/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 164.6"
- annual precipitation · 112" snow
- 168 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
164.6"
Annual Snow
111.7"
Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
164.6"
Plus 111.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pelican) 24.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Pelican area.
How Pelican compares to every U.S. city
Pelican's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
24 Top 100% higher than 0% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pelican
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Pelican's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 15.8" | 26.4" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 11.6" | 24.4" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 12.1" | 21.4" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 8.9" | 3.6" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 6.5" | 0.1" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 12.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 21.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 25.9" | 1.0" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 19.8" | 15.4" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 18.3" | 19.4" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 15.8"
Snow: 26.4"
20.5 days with precipitation
February 11.6"
Snow: 24.4"
16.6 days with precipitation
March 12.1"
Snow: 21.4"
15.6 days with precipitation
April 8.9"
Snow: 3.6"
15.5 days with precipitation
May 6.5"
Snow: 0.1"
12.7 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
14.7 days with precipitation
July 7.0"
16.4 days with precipitation
August 12.1"
17.6 days with precipitation
September 21.7"
20.3 days with precipitation
October 25.9"
Snow: 1.0"
21.2 days with precipitation
November 19.8"
Snow: 15.4"
19.6 days with precipitation
December 18.3"
Snow: 19.4"
20.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
168 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,116
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Pelican's climate means for you
Pelican runs 43°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,116 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: Pelican, AK
Based on station USC00507141 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Pelican, Alaska averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 48°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Pelican averages 164.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 111.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 168 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 19. Turning to energy use, 8,116 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, Pelican scores 24/100 (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, August-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 Pelican, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pelican, Alaska is 43°F. The warmest month averages 62°F (16°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Pelican get? ▼
Pelican receives 164.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 111.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pelican? ▼
Pelican has a climate comfort score of 24/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pelican? ▼
Pelican has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pelican? ▼
Pelican has 8,116 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 Pelican climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00507141 near Pelican.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00507141. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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