Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 35°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
St. Paul, AK Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 35°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 24.9"
- Annual precip
- 115d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for St. Paul
St. Paul, Alaska averages 35°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 35°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 24.9"
- annual precipitation
- 115 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
35°F (2°C)
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
24.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
35°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (St. Paul) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the St. Paul area.
How St. Paul compares to every U.S. city
St. Paul'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 St. Paul
MethodologySt. Paul's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
17.4 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
16.1 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
16.1 days with precipitation
April 1.2"
14.0 days with precipitation
May 1.2"
14.1 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
14.8 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
17.7 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
20.3 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
23.4 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
22.8 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
22.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
115 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,790
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
March
What St. Paul's climate means for you
St. Paul runs 35°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in March.
- Gardeners get about 115 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,790 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: St. Paul, AK
An annual average temperature of 35°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 40°F to a mean daily low of 31°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for St. Paul, Alaska. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while March is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00025711 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, St. Paul averages 24.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 115 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 5 and the first fall freeze near September 28. Turning to energy use, 10,790 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, St. Paul 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 August-driven heat, and deep winter brings March-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 St. Paul, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in St. Paul, Alaska is 35°F. The warmest month averages 53°F (11°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does St. Paul get? ▼
St. Paul receives 24.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for St. Paul? ▼
St. Paul 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 St. Paul? ▼
St. Paul has approximately 115 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 5 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in St. Paul? ▼
St. Paul has 10,790 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 St. Paul climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00025711 near St. Paul.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00025711. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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