Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 29°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Silver Lake, AK Climate
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- 29°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 14.4"
- Annual precip
- 95d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Silver Lake
Silver Lake, Alaska averages 29°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 29°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 14.4"
- annual precipitation · 48" snow
- 95 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
29°F (-2°C)
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
18°F
Annual Precip
14.4"
Annual Snow
48.4"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
29°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.4"
Plus 48.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Silver Lake) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Silver Lake area.
How Silver Lake compares to every U.S. city
Silver Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 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 Silver Lake
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Silver Lake 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.8" | 10.0" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8" | 6.0" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 31°F (0°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4" | 4.1" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.1" | 0.8" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 0.2" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 0.3" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 6.2" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.5" | 11.5" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | -7°F (-22°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 1.4" | 9.3" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 10.0"
4.2 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 6.0"
2.9 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
Snow: 4.1"
1.6 days with precipitation
April 0.1"
Snow: 0.8"
0.8 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
Snow: 0.2"
3.5 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
4.2 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
8.3 days with precipitation
September 2.1"
Snow: 0.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 6.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
Snow: 11.5"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 9.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
95 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
13,053
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Silver Lake's climate means for you
Silver Lake runs 29°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 95 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 13,053 heating and 4 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: Silver Lake, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Silver Lake, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 29°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 41°F to a mean daily low of 18°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00508470, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Silver Lake receives roughly 14.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 48.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 95 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near September 3. For energy use, 13,053 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Silver Lake scores 39/100 (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, 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 Silver Lake, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Silver Lake, Alaska is 29°F. The warmest month averages 70°F (21°C) and the coldest averages -11°F (-24°C).
How much rain does Silver Lake get? ▼
Silver Lake receives 14.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 48.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Silver Lake? ▼
Silver Lake has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Silver Lake? ▼
Silver Lake has approximately 95 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around September 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Silver Lake? ▼
Silver Lake has 13,053 heating degree days and 4 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 Silver Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00508470 near Silver Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00508470. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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