This document presents climatological data for Alaska from the year 1978, compiled by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency focused on oceanic and atmospheric conditions, responsible for weather warnings, charting, and environmental research. This specific publication, Climatological Data, contains detailed monthly and annual records of meteorological variables for various stations within Alaska. The data includes daily maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation amounts, and in some cases, snowfall, snow depth, evaporation, and soil temperature. It also provides monthly summaries for heating and cooling degree days, with a special July issue recapping heating degree days and snow data for the preceding July through June, and an annual issue offering comprehensive averages and extremes.

This document serves as a raw data compilation from a U.S. government agency, intended for researchers, meteorologists, and environmental scientists. Its value lies in the specific, historical data it provides for the state of Alaska. The detailed nature of the temperature, precipitation, and other meteorological measurements makes it a foundational resource for climate analysis, historical weather pattern studies, and environmental impact assessments. As a factual record, its reception is based on its accuracy and completeness for the period and region it covers.