Climate

Alaska vs New York: Average Temperature

New York is warmer overall than Alaska.

Alaska

AK · West

26.6°F

Average annual statewide temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

New York

NY · Northeast

Winner

45.4°F

Average annual statewide temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

Visual comparison

Alaska26.6°F

New York45.4°F

Difference: 18.8°F — New York leads.

National Rankings

Where They Rank Nationally

See where both states fall among all 50 states for average temperature.

Alaska #50 · 26.6°F

New York #37 · 45.4°F

Lowest Highest

Top 10 States — Average Temperature

Florida

70.7°F

Hawaii

70.0°F

Louisiana

66.4°F

Texas

64.8°F

Georgia

63.5°F

Mississippi

63.4°F

Alabama

62.8°F

South Carolina

62.4°F

Arkansas

60.4°F

#10

Arizona

60.3°F

Selected states

#50

Alaska

26.6°F

#37

New York

45.4°F

Alaska ranks 50th and New York ranks 37th nationally for average temperature.

Related context

Full Climate Picture

The annual average masks a lot — summers and winters can tell a very different story.

MetricAlaskaNew York

Summer Temperature 52.3°F 66.5°F

Winter Temperature 2.6°F 23.3°F

Sunny Days / Year 61 days 63 days

Annual Precipitation 22.5 in 41.8 in

Electricity Rate 25.52 c/kWh 28.37 c/kWh

What this means