Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elyria Lorain CO, OH Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 36.7"
- Annual precip
- 183d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elyria Lorain CO
Elyria Lorain CO, Ohio averages 50°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 36.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 183 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
36.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elyria Lorain CO) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Elyria Lorain CO area.
How Elyria Lorain CO compares to every U.S. city
Elyria Lorain CO's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Elyria Lorain CO
MethodologyElyria Lorain CO'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 | 34°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
12.6 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
13.6 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
12.8 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
13.0 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
13.9 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
12.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
183 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,045
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
690
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Elyria Lorain CO's climate means for you
Elyria Lorain CO runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 183 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,045 heating and 690 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: Elyria Lorain CO, OH
In Elyria Lorain CO, Ohio, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°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 USW00004849, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Elyria Lorain CO sees about 36.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 183 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 24. On the energy side, 6,045 heating degree days and 690 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elyria Lorain CO scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Elyria Lorain CO, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elyria Lorain CO, Ohio is 50°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Elyria Lorain CO get? ▼
Elyria Lorain CO receives 36.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elyria Lorain CO? ▼
Elyria Lorain CO has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Elyria Lorain CO? ▼
Elyria Lorain CO has approximately 183 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elyria Lorain CO? ▼
Elyria Lorain CO has 6,045 heating degree days and 690 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 Elyria Lorain CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004849 near Elyria Lorain CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004849. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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