Statewide Temperature Index

August 17, 2020

“Has it been warmer or colder lately in Alaska?” Answer: “It’s complicated.”

Why? Alaska is a very large region with complex geography and sparse data availability.

Here you can see a statewide temperature index: a simple indicator that balances accessible information on temperature variation with the complexity of Alaska’s climate.

The graph shows the average temperature across Alaska each day, and compares it to the historical average. You can show up to 2 years of data by adjusting the date range on the graph.

Graphic and code downloads available.

See temperature comparisons
“Tools in Two Minutes” explainer video
for the Statewide Temperature Index.

Tool Details

User Groups:

  • Academic Researchers
  • Enthusiasts + Media

Created by:

  • Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)
  • Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic Planning (SNAP)

Collaborators:

  • International Arctic Research Center (IARC)

Funded by:

  • Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)
  • Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic Planning (SNAP)
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