Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sand Point, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 48.9"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sand Point
Sand Point, Alaska averages 40°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 48.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 160 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
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
48.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sand Point) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Sand Point area.
How Sand Point compares to every U.S. city
Sand Point's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sand Point
MethodologyZooming out from Sand Point'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 | 35°F (2°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 4.4" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 6.5" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
20.1 days with precipitation
February 4.4"
17.3 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
14.1 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
17.4 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
18.2 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
13.1 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
14.8 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
15.0 days with precipitation
September 5.0"
17.2 days with precipitation
October 5.0"
19.5 days with precipitation
November 5.1"
20.1 days with precipitation
December 6.5"
22.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,127
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
March
What Sand Point's climate means for you
Sand Point runs 40°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in March.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,127 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: Sand Point, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Sand Point, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 44°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while March is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00025630, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Sand Point sees about 48.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 18. On the energy side, 9,127 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, Sand Point scores 54/100 (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, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and March-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 Sand Point, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sand Point, Alaska is 40°F. The warmest month averages 57°F (14°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Sand Point get? ▼
Sand Point receives 48.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sand Point? ▼
Sand Point has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sand Point? ▼
Sand Point has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sand Point? ▼
Sand Point has 9,127 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 Sand Point climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00025630 near Sand Point.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00025630. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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