Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Akron Fulton, OH Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 32.5"
- Annual precip
- 187d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Akron Fulton
Akron Fulton, Ohio averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 32.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 187 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
32.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Akron Fulton) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Akron Fulton area.
How Akron Fulton compares to every U.S. city
Akron Fulton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Akron Fulton
MethodologyAkron Fulton's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5" | 2.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
12.4 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
187 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,538
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
934
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Akron Fulton's climate means for you
Akron Fulton runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 187 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,538 heating and 934 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: Akron Fulton, OH
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Akron Fulton, Ohio. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00014813 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Akron Fulton averages 32.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 187 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 28. As for energy demand, 5,538 heating degree days and 934 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Akron Fulton scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Akron Fulton, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Akron Fulton, Ohio is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Akron Fulton get? ▼
Akron Fulton receives 32.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Akron Fulton? ▼
Akron Fulton has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Akron Fulton? ▼
Akron Fulton has approximately 187 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Akron Fulton? ▼
Akron Fulton has 5,538 heating degree days and 934 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 Akron Fulton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014813 near Akron Fulton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014813. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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