Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bronx, NY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 49.9"
- Annual precip
- 229d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bronx
Bronx, New York averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 49.9"
- annual precipitation
- 229 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
49.9"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bronx) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bronx area.
How Bronx compares to every U.S. city
Bronx's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bronx
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Bronx'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 | 40°F (4°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0" | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
12.6 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
229 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,583
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,278
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bronx's climate means for you
Bronx runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 229 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,583 heating and 1,278 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: Bronx, NY
In Bronx, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00300961, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Bronx averages 49.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 229 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 16. Turning to energy use, 4,583 heating degree days and 1,278 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bronx scores 78/100 (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 Bronx, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bronx, New York is 56°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Bronx get? ▼
Bronx receives 49.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bronx? ▼
Bronx has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bronx? ▼
Bronx has approximately 229 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bronx? ▼
Bronx has 4,583 heating degree days and 1,278 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 Bronx climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00300961 near Bronx.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00300961. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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