Climate Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yakutat State, AK Climate
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- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 24/100
- Comfort score
- 140.4"
- Annual precip
- 126d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yakutat State
Yakutat State, Alaska averages 41°F a year and scores 24/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 24/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 140.4"
- annual precipitation · 147" snow
- 126 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
140.4"
Annual Snow
147.3"
Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
140.4"
Plus 147.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yakutat State) 24.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Yakutat State area.
How Yakutat State compares to every U.S. city
Yakutat State's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
24 Top 100% higher than 0% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yakutat State
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Yakutat State, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 12.4" | 28.9" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 10.3" | 27.5" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 9.5" | 30.4" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.9" | 7.2" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 7.8" | 0.3" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 13.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 19.0" | 0.0" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 18.9" | 3.4" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 13.6" | 20.0" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 13.9" | 29.6" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 12.4"
Snow: 28.9"
20.7 days with precipitation
February 10.3"
Snow: 27.5"
18.5 days with precipitation
March 9.5"
Snow: 30.4"
18.3 days with precipitation
April 7.9"
Snow: 7.2"
18.6 days with precipitation
May 7.8"
Snow: 0.3"
16.6 days with precipitation
June 5.4"
16.5 days with precipitation
July 7.6"
18.8 days with precipitation
August 13.9"
19.3 days with precipitation
September 19.0"
21.8 days with precipitation
October 18.9"
Snow: 3.4"
23.0 days with precipitation
November 13.6"
Snow: 20.0"
21.8 days with precipitation
December 13.9"
Snow: 29.6"
23.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
126 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,706
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85% | 5.6 | 20% | 59% |
| February | 78% | 5.3 | 29% | 46% |
| March | 78% | 5.3 | 20% | 50% |
| April | 78% | 5.6 | 16% | 51% |
| May | 81% | 5.4 | 12% | 55% |
| June | 83% | 4.7 | 9% | 67% |
| July | 87% | 4.5 | 7% | 70% |
| August | 86% | 4.9 | 13% | 58% |
| September | 87% | 5.5 | 15% | 60% |
| October | 85% | 5.1 | 18% | 56% |
| November | 85% | 6.1 | 13% | 64% |
| December | 84% | 5.4 | 20% | 58% |
What Yakutat State's climate means for you
Yakutat State runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 126 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,706 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: Yakutat State, AK
An annual average temperature of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 48°F to a mean daily low of 34°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Yakutat State, Alaska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00025339 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Yakutat State should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 140.4 inches, with 147.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 126 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 September 23. And on the energy front, 8,706 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 State scores 24/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Yakutat State, AK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yakutat State, Alaska is 41°F. The warmest month averages 62°F (17°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Yakutat State get? ▼
Yakutat State receives 140.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 147.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yakutat State? ▼
Yakutat State has a climate comfort score of 24/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yakutat State? ▼
Yakutat State has approximately 126 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yakutat State? ▼
Yakutat State has 8,706 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 Yakutat State climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00025339 near Yakutat State.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00025339. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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