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Yakutat, AK Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Yakutat, Alaska has an average annual temperature of 40°F and a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average). Annual precipitation totals 142.0". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

40°F (4°C)

Avg High

47°F

Avg Low

33°F

Annual Precip

142.0"

Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Climate Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Avg Annual Temperature

40°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

142.0"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yakutat) 37.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Yakutat area.

Warming context for Yakutat

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Yakutat captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 31°F (-1°C) 20°F (-6°C) 26°F (-4°C)
February 36°F (2°C) 23°F (-5°C) 30°F (-1°C)
March 38°F (4°C) 25°F (-4°C) 32°F (0°C)
April 46°F (8°C) 30°F (-1°C) 38°F (3°C)
May 53°F (11°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
June 58°F (15°C) 43°F (6°C) 51°F (10°C)
July 61°F (16°C) 48°F (9°C) 55°F (13°C)
August 62°F (17°C) 47°F (8°C) 55°F (13°C)
September 56°F (13°C) 41°F (5°C) 48°F (9°C)
October 48°F (9°C) 35°F (1°C) 41°F (5°C)
November 38°F (3°C) 27°F (-3°C) 32°F (0°C)
December 34°F (1°C) 25°F (-4°C) 30°F (-1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 14.0"
February 10.6"
March 9.2"
April 8.4"
May 9.5"
June 4.8"
July 8.0"
August 15.1"
September 19.4"
October 18.9"
November 10.2"
December 14.1"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 26

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 13

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

9,095

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

0

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Yakutat, AK

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Yakutat, Alaska as a location with an annual average temperature of 40°F, 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. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00025382, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Yakutat receives roughly 142.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near September 26. For energy use, 9,095 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, Yakutat scores 37/100 (Below Average), 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 January-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 Yakutat, AK?
The average annual temperature in Yakutat, Alaska is 40°F. The warmest month averages 62°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Yakutat get?
Yakutat receives 142.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yakutat?
Yakutat has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Yakutat?
Growing season data is not available for Yakutat.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yakutat?
Yakutat has 9,095 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Yakutat climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00025382. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00025382. For informational purposes only.

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