Climate Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 19°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Toolik Lake, AK Climate
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- 19°F
- Avg annual temp
- 42/100
- Comfort score
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Toolik Lake
Toolik Lake, Alaska averages 19°F a year and scores 42/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 7% of U.S. cities.
- 19°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 42/100
- comfort score, milder than 7% of U.S. cities
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
19°F (-7°C)
Avg High
28°F
Avg Low
10°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
19°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Toolik Lake) 42.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Toolik Lake area.
How Toolik Lake compares to every U.S. city
Toolik Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
42 Top 93% higher than 7% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Toolik Lake
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Toolik Lake, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 4°F (-15°C) | -15°F (-26°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | -9°F (-23°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 22°F (-5°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | N/A | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | N/A | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | N/A | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | N/A | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | -12°F (-24°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
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
16,801
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Toolik Lake's climate means for you
Toolik Lake runs 19°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 16,801 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: Toolik Lake, AK
Toolik Lake, Alaska runs an annual average of 19°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 28°F to a mean daily low of 10°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00096409, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Toolik Lake sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 16,801 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, Toolik Lake scores 42/100 (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 December-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 Toolik Lake, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Toolik Lake, Alaska is 19°F. The warmest month averages 59°F (15°C) and the coldest averages -15°F (-26°C).
How much rain does Toolik Lake get? ▼
Toolik Lake receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Toolik Lake? ▼
Toolik Lake has a climate comfort score of 42/100 (Moderate), milder than 7% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Toolik Lake? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Toolik Lake.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Toolik Lake? ▼
Toolik Lake has 16,801 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 Toolik Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00096409 near Toolik Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00096409. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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