Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 13°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow, AK Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 13°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 6.2"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow, Alaska averages 13°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 13°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 6.2"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
13°F (-11°C)
Avg High
18°F
Avg Low
7°F
Annual Precip
6.2"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
13°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
6.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow area.
How Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow compares to every U.S. city
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow, 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 | -6°F (-21°C) | -19°F (-28°C) | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | -6°F (-21°C) | -20°F (-29°C) | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.3" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | -5°F (-21°C) | -19°F (-28°C) | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 10°F (-12°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 26°F (-4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | -1°F (-18°C) | -13°F (-25°C) | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 0.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
July 1.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
12.7 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
16.4 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
12.7 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
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
19,026
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
February
What Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow's climate means for you
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow runs 13°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in February.
- Energy bills track 19,026 heating and 0 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
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These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow, AK
In Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow, Alaska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 13°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 18°F to a mean daily low of 7°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00027516, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow averages 6.2 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 19,026 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, Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and February-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow, Alaska is 13°F. The warmest month averages 46°F (8°C) and the coldest averages -20°F (-29°C).
How much rain does Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow get? ▼
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow receives 6.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow? ▼
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow? ▼
Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow has 19,026 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 Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00027516 near Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00027516. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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