Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 50.4"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carmel
Carmel, New York averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 50.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 171 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
50.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carmel) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Carmel area.
How Carmel compares to every U.S. city
Carmel's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Carmel
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Carmel'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 | 33°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.0" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
13.4 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
12.1 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
13.7 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
15.0 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
13.4 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 4.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 4.9"
9.5 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
12.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,574
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
405
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Carmel's climate means for you
Carmel runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,574 heating and 405 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: Carmel, NY
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 39°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Carmel, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00301211 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Carmel averages 50.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 16. Turning to energy use, 6,574 heating degree days and 405 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carmel scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Carmel, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carmel, New York is 48°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Carmel get? ▼
Carmel receives 50.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carmel? ▼
Carmel has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Carmel? ▼
Carmel has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carmel? ▼
Carmel has 6,574 heating degree days and 405 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 Carmel climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00301211 near Carmel.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00301211. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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