Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery, AK Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 145.8"
- Annual precip
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wally Noerenberg Hatchery
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery, Alaska averages 40°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 145.8"
- annual precipitation
- 142 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
145.8"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
145.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wally Noerenberg Hatchery) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Wally Noerenberg Hatchery area.
How Wally Noerenberg Hatchery compares to every U.S. city
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wally Noerenberg Hatchery
MethodologyZooming out from Wally Noerenberg Hatchery's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 13.7" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 12.4" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 8.8" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 8.8" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 8.8" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 8.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 12.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 18.2" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 17.8" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 14.6" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 16.7" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 13.7"
February 12.4"
March 8.8"
April 8.8"
May 8.8"
June 5.5"
July 8.2"
August 12.3"
September 18.2"
October 17.8"
November 14.6"
December 16.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,108
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wally Noerenberg Hatchery's climate means for you
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,108 heating and 3 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: Wally Noerenberg Hatchery, AK
Based on station USC00509747 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Wally Noerenberg Hatchery, Alaska averages 40°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 47°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Wally Noerenberg Hatchery averages 145.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 20 and the first fall freeze near October 9. Turning to energy use, 9,108 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, Wally Noerenberg Hatchery scores 34/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wally Noerenberg Hatchery, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wally Noerenberg Hatchery, Alaska is 40°F. The warmest month averages 63°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Wally Noerenberg Hatchery get? ▼
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery receives 145.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wally Noerenberg Hatchery? ▼
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wally Noerenberg Hatchery? ▼
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wally Noerenberg Hatchery? ▼
Wally Noerenberg Hatchery has 9,108 heating degree days and 3 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 Wally Noerenberg Hatchery climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00509747 near Wally Noerenberg Hatchery.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00509747. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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