Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bay Minette, AL Climate
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- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 71.8"
- Annual precip
- 270d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bay Minette
Bay Minette, Alabama averages 68°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 71.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 270 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
71.8"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
71.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bay Minette) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bay Minette area.
How Bay Minette compares to every U.S. city
Bay Minette's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bay Minette
MethodologyZooming out from Bay Minette's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1" | 0.0" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9" | 0.1" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7" | 0.1" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.1"
10.5 days with precipitation
February 5.1"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
Snow: 0.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
June 7.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 8.2"
15.0 days with precipitation
August 7.1"
13.1 days with precipitation
September 7.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
December 5.7"
Snow: 0.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
270 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,633
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,572
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bay Minette's climate means for you
Bay Minette runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 270 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,633 heating and 2,572 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: Bay Minette, AL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bay Minette, Alabama as a location with an annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 58°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00010583, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Bay Minette averages 71.8 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 270 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 28 and the first fall freeze near November 25. Turning to energy use, 1,633 heating degree days and 2,572 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bay Minette scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bay Minette, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bay Minette, Alabama is 68°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Bay Minette get? ▼
Bay Minette receives 71.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bay Minette? ▼
Bay Minette has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bay Minette? ▼
Bay Minette has approximately 270 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 28 and the first fall freeze around November 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bay Minette? ▼
Bay Minette has 1,633 heating degree days and 2,572 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 Bay Minette climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00010583 near Bay Minette.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00010583. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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