Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Colton, NY Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 42.0"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Colton
Colton, New York averages 44°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 42.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 156 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
42.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Colton) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Colton area.
How Colton compares to every U.S. city
Colton'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 Colton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Colton 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.4" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
14.5 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
12.1 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
12.9 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
13.0 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
12.6 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
12.1 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
14.5 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
14.0 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
15.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,038
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
397
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Colton's climate means for you
Colton runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,038 heating and 397 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: Colton, NY
In Colton, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00301664, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Colton averages 42.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 8. As for energy demand, 8,038 heating degree days and 397 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Colton scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Colton, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Colton, New York is 44°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Colton get? ▼
Colton receives 42.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Colton? ▼
Colton 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 Colton? ▼
Colton has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Colton? ▼
Colton has 8,038 heating degree days and 397 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 Colton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00301664 near Colton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00301664. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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