Climate Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 15°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wainwright, AK Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 15°F
- Avg annual temp
- 42/100
- Comfort score
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wainwright
Wainwright, Alaska averages 15°F a year and scores 42/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 7% of U.S. cities.
- 15°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
15°F (-10°C)
Avg High
21°F
Avg Low
9°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
15°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wainwright) 42.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wainwright area.
How Wainwright compares to every U.S. city
Wainwright'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 Wainwright
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Wainwright captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | -4°F (-20°C) | -18°F (-28°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | -5°F (-20°C) | -18°F (-28°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | -3°F (-20°C) | -18°F (-28°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 11°F (-12°C) | -3°F (-20°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 26°F (-4°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | N/A | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | N/A | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 0°F (-18°C) | -13°F (-25°C) | -7°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
18,265
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
February
What Wainwright's climate means for you
Wainwright runs 15°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in February.
- Energy bills track 18,265 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: Wainwright, AK
An annual average temperature of 15°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 21°F to a mean daily low of 9°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Wainwright, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00027503 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Wainwright sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 18,265 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, Wainwright scores 42/100 (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 February-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 Wainwright, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wainwright, Alaska is 15°F. The warmest month averages 52°F (11°C) and the coldest averages -18°F (-28°C).
How much rain does Wainwright get? ▼
Wainwright receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wainwright? ▼
Wainwright 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 Wainwright? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Wainwright.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wainwright? ▼
Wainwright has 18,265 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 Wainwright climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00027503 near Wainwright.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00027503. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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