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Tok, AK Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).

Tok, Alaska has an average annual temperature of 24°F and a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 12.7". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

24°F (-4°C)

Avg High

37°F

Avg Low

12°F

Annual Precip

12.7"

Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

47/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

24°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

12.7"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tok) 47.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tok area.

Warming context for Tok

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Tok captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January -3°F (-20°C) -19°F (-28°C) -11°F (-24°C)
February 9°F (-13°C) -15°F (-26°C) -3°F (-19°C)
March 26°F (-4°C) -5°F (-21°C) 10°F (-12°C)
April 45°F (7°C) 15°F (-9°C) 30°F (-1°C)
May 60°F (16°C) 29°F (-2°C) 45°F (7°C)
June 69°F (21°C) 39°F (4°C) 54°F (12°C)
July 71°F (22°C) 42°F (6°C) 56°F (14°C)
August 66°F (19°C) 38°F (3°C) 52°F (11°C)
September 55°F (13°C) 29°F (-2°C) 42°F (5°C)
October 33°F (0°C) 14°F (-10°C) 24°F (-5°C)
November 9°F (-13°C) -8°F (-22°C) 1°F (-17°C)
December 2°F (-17°C) -17°F (-27°C) -8°F (-22°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.5"
February 0.5"
March 0.4"
April 0.3"
May 0.9"
June 2.5"
July 2.5"
August 1.9"
September 1.1"
October 0.9"
November 0.7"
December 0.6"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

N/A

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

N/A

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

14,827

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

3

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Tok, AK

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Tok, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 24°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 37°F to a mean daily low of 12°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from 2 weather stations, 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. Tok receives roughly 12.7 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near N/A and the first fall freeze near N/A. For energy use, 14,827 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tok scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Tok, AK?
The average annual temperature in Tok, Alaska is 24°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages -19°F (-28°C).
How much rain does Tok get?
Tok receives 12.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tok?
Tok has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Tok?
Growing season data is not available for Tok.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tok?
Tok has 14,827 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Tok climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from 2 weather stations. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00096404. For informational purposes only.

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