Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Avondale, PA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 47.1"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Avondale
Avondale, Pennsylvania averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 47.1"
- annual precipitation
- 190 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
47.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Avondale) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Avondale area.
How Avondale compares to every U.S. city
Avondale'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 Avondale
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Avondale captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0" | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
12.0 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
12.0 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,359
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
778
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Avondale's climate means for you
Avondale runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,359 heating and 778 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: Avondale, PA
Based on station USW00003761 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Avondale, Pennsylvania averages 52°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Avondale averages 47.1 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 190 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 26. As for energy demand, 5,359 heating degree days and 778 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Avondale scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Avondale, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Avondale, Pennsylvania is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Avondale get? ▼
Avondale receives 47.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Avondale? ▼
Avondale 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 Avondale? ▼
Avondale has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Avondale? ▼
Avondale has 5,359 heating degree days and 778 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 Avondale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003761 near Avondale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003761. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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