Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 23°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wiseman, AK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 23°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 15.9"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wiseman
Wiseman, Alaska averages 23°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 23°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 15.9"
- yearly precipitation total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
23°F (-5°C)
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
11°F
Annual Precip
15.9"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
23°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wiseman) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wiseman area.
How Wiseman compares to every U.S. city
Wiseman's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wiseman
MethodologyWiseman's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 0°F (-18°C) | -19°F (-28°C) | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | -15°F (-26°C) | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.9" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | -11°F (-24°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | -10°F (-23°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.9" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | -15°F (-26°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
February 0.9"
March 0.5"
April 0.6"
May 1.1"
June 1.8"
July 2.7"
August 2.7"
September 1.9"
October 1.1"
November 0.9"
December 0.9"
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
15,446
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
10
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wiseman's climate means for you
Wiseman runs 23°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 15,446 heating and 10 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: Wiseman, AK
An annual average temperature of 23°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 34°F to a mean daily low of 11°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Wiseman, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00509869 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wiseman receives roughly 15.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 15,446 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wiseman scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 Wiseman, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wiseman, Alaska is 23°F. The warmest month averages 70°F (21°C) and the coldest averages -19°F (-28°C).
How much rain does Wiseman get? ▼
Wiseman receives 15.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wiseman? ▼
Wiseman has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wiseman? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Wiseman.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wiseman? ▼
Wiseman has 15,446 heating degree days and 10 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 Wiseman climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00509869 near Wiseman.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00509869. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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