Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bradford Rgnl, PA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.9"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bradford Rgnl
Bradford Rgnl, Pennsylvania averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 136 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
41.9"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bradford Rgnl) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bradford Rgnl area.
How Bradford Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Bradford Rgnl'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 Bradford Rgnl
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bradford Rgnl 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
15.7 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
13.2 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
14.3 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
14.6 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
14.9 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
13.6 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
14.8 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
14.4 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
16.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,224
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
282
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74% | 8.2 | 30% | 55% |
| February | 71% | 8.7 | 30% | 52% |
| March | 65% | 8.2 | 36% | 42% |
| April | 61% | 7.4 | 41% | 32% |
| May | 72% | 6.2 | 36% | 26% |
| June | 75% | 5.4 | 39% | 17% |
| July | 76% | 4.9 | 38% | 19% |
| August | 78% | 4.9 | 43% | 20% |
| September | 78% | 6.0 | 41% | 32% |
| October | 73% | 7.1 | 36% | 43% |
| November | 76% | 8.0 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 77% | 8.5 | N/A | N/A |
What Bradford Rgnl's climate means for you
Bradford Rgnl runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,224 heating and 282 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: Bradford Rgnl, PA
Bradford Rgnl, Pennsylvania runs an annual average of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 36°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 USW00004751, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Bradford Rgnl should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 41.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 18 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 7,224 heating degree days and 282 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bradford Rgnl scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bradford Rgnl, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bradford Rgnl, Pennsylvania is 46°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Bradford Rgnl get? ▼
Bradford Rgnl receives 41.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bradford Rgnl? ▼
Bradford Rgnl 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 Bradford Rgnl? ▼
Bradford Rgnl has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 18 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bradford Rgnl? ▼
Bradford Rgnl has 7,224 heating degree days and 282 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 Bradford Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004751 near Bradford Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004751. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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