Climate Comfort Score
38/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
PT Baker, AK Climate
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- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 38/100
- Comfort score
- 82.3"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for PT Baker
PT Baker, Alaska averages 44°F a year and scores 38/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 38/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 82.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 189 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
82.3"
Comfort Score
38/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
82.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (PT Baker) 38.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the PT Baker area.
How PT Baker compares to every U.S. city
PT Baker's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
38 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 PT Baker
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For PT Baker, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 8.4" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 5.2" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 6.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 10.7" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 11.1" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 9.3" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 8.4" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 8.4"
February 5.2"
March 5.1"
April 4.8"
May 4.8"
June 2.9"
July 5.0"
August 6.6"
September 10.7"
October 11.1"
November 9.3"
December 8.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,737
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What PT Baker's climate means for you
PT Baker runs 44°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,737 heating and 0 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: PT Baker, AK
PT Baker, Alaska runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00507421, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, PT Baker averages 82.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 25. Turning to energy use, 7,737 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, PT Baker scores 38/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in PT Baker, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in PT Baker, Alaska is 44°F. The warmest month averages 61°F (16°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does PT Baker get? ▼
PT Baker receives 82.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for PT Baker? ▼
PT Baker has a climate comfort score of 38/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in PT Baker? ▼
PT Baker has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in PT Baker? ▼
PT Baker has 7,737 heating degree days and 0 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 PT Baker climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00507421 near PT Baker.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00507421. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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