Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ashland, AL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 59.7"
- Annual precip
- 211d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ashland
Ashland, Alabama averages 61°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 59.7"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 211 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
59.7"
Annual Snow
1.6"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.7"
Plus 1.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ashland) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Ashland area.
How Ashland compares to every U.S. city
Ashland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ashland
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Ashland, 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1" | 0.3" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0" | 0.2" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0" | 0.6" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.0 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6" | 0.5" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.1"
Snow: 0.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
February 6.0"
Snow: 0.2"
10.4 days with precipitation
March 6.0"
Snow: 0.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
9.5 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
12.5 days with precipitation
August 5.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
Snow: 0.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
211 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,954
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,561
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ashland's climate means for you
Ashland runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 211 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,954 heating and 1,561 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: Ashland, AL
Ashland, Alabama runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 49°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00010369, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Ashland averages 59.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 1.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 211 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 1. Turning to energy use, 2,954 heating degree days and 1,561 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ashland scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ashland, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ashland, Alabama is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Ashland get? ▼
Ashland receives 59.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ashland? ▼
Ashland has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ashland? ▼
Ashland has approximately 211 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ashland? ▼
Ashland has 2,954 heating degree days and 1,561 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Ashland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00010369 near Ashland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00010369. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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