Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 34°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Soldotna, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 34°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 21.6"
- Annual precip
- 82d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Soldotna
Soldotna, Alaska averages 34°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 34°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 21.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 82 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
34°F (1°C)
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
24°F
Annual Precip
21.6"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
34°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Soldotna) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Soldotna area.
How Soldotna compares to every U.S. city
Soldotna'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 Soldotna
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Soldotna'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.8" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
9.1 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
8.1 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 1.3"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
14.4 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
17.2 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
20.8 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
17.0 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
82 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
11,238
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Soldotna's climate means for you
Soldotna runs 34°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 82 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 11,238 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: Soldotna, AK
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Soldotna, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 34°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 44°F to a mean daily low of 24°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00508615, 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. Soldotna receives roughly 21.6 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 82 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 11 and the first fall freeze near September 1. For energy use, 11,238 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, Soldotna scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 July-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 Soldotna, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Soldotna, Alaska is 34°F. The warmest month averages 66°F (19°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Soldotna get? ▼
Soldotna receives 21.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Soldotna? ▼
Soldotna 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 Soldotna? ▼
Soldotna has approximately 82 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 11 and the first fall freeze around September 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Soldotna? ▼
Soldotna has 11,238 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 Soldotna climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00508615 near Soldotna.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00508615. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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