Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dubois S IN Forage FM, IN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 51.7"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dubois S IN Forage FM
Dubois S IN Forage FM, Indiana averages 53°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 51.7"
- annual precipitation · 13" snow
- 173 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
51.7"
Annual Snow
12.7"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Plus 12.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dubois S IN Forage FM) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dubois S IN Forage FM area.
How Dubois S IN Forage FM compares to every U.S. city
Dubois S IN Forage FM'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 Dubois S IN Forage FM
MethodologyDubois S IN Forage FM'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.4" | 4.1" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2" | 3.5" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 1.1" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.2" | 3.9 | 0.2 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0" | 3.8" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 4.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
Snow: 3.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 4.5"
Snow: 1.1"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 5.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 6.0"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
Snow: 0.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 3.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,225
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
975
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dubois S IN Forage FM's climate means for you
Dubois S IN Forage FM runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,225 heating and 975 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: Dubois S IN Forage FM, IN
In Dubois S IN Forage FM, Indiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00122309, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Dubois S IN Forage FM should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 51.7 inches, with 12.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 173 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 15. And on the energy front, 5,225 heating degree days and 975 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dubois S IN Forage FM scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Dubois S IN Forage FM, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dubois S IN Forage FM, Indiana is 53°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Dubois S IN Forage FM get? ▼
Dubois S IN Forage FM receives 51.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 12.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dubois S IN Forage FM? ▼
Dubois S IN Forage FM 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 Dubois S IN Forage FM? ▼
Dubois S IN Forage FM has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 25 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dubois S IN Forage FM? ▼
Dubois S IN Forage FM has 5,225 heating degree days and 975 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 Dubois S IN Forage FM climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00122309 near Dubois S IN Forage FM.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00122309. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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