Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bellefontaine, OH Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 42.6"
- Annual precip
- 177d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine, Ohio averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 42.6"
- annual precipitation
- 177 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
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
42.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bellefontaine) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bellefontaine area.
How Bellefontaine compares to every U.S. city
Bellefontaine's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bellefontaine
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Bellefontaine's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
14.5 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
12.7 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
12.5 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
10.5 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
13.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
177 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,027
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
803
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bellefontaine's climate means for you
Bellefontaine runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 177 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,027 heating and 803 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: Bellefontaine, OH
In Bellefontaine, Ohio, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00330563, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Bellefontaine sees about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 177 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 20. On the energy side, 6,027 heating degree days and 803 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bellefontaine scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Bellefontaine, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bellefontaine, Ohio is 51°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Bellefontaine get? ▼
Bellefontaine receives 42.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bellefontaine? ▼
Bellefontaine has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bellefontaine? ▼
Bellefontaine has approximately 177 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bellefontaine? ▼
Bellefontaine has 6,027 heating degree days and 803 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 Bellefontaine climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00330563 near Bellefontaine.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00330563. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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