Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bridgeport, AL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 60.2"
- Annual precip
- 207d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Alabama averages 59°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 60.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 207 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
60.2"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bridgeport) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bridgeport area.
How Bridgeport compares to every U.S. city
Bridgeport's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bridgeport
MethodologyBridgeport's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 6.2" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.6"
February 5.7"
March 5.7"
April 5.7"
May 4.2"
June 4.8"
July 5.4"
August 4.0"
September 4.4"
October 3.6"
November 4.9"
December 6.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
207 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,604
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,424
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bridgeport's climate means for you
Bridgeport runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 207 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,604 heating and 1,424 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: Bridgeport, AL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bridgeport, Alabama as a location with an annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00011099, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Bridgeport averages 60.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 207 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 3,604 heating degree days and 1,424 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bridgeport scores 58/100 (Moderate), 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 Bridgeport, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bridgeport, Alabama is 59°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Bridgeport get? ▼
Bridgeport receives 60.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bridgeport? ▼
Bridgeport has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bridgeport? ▼
Bridgeport has approximately 207 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bridgeport? ▼
Bridgeport has 3,604 heating degree days and 1,424 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 Bridgeport climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00011099 near Bridgeport.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00011099. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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