Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg 2 stations
Fairhope, AL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 65.8"
- Annual precip
- 249d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fairhope
Fairhope, Alabama averages 66°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 65.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 249 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
65.8"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
65.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fairhope) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Fairhope area.
How Fairhope compares to every U.S. city
Fairhope's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fairhope
MethodologyZooming out from Fairhope's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3" | N/A | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4" | N/A | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0" | N/A | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2" | N/A | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9" | N/A | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5" | N/A | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6" | N/A | 0.0 | 13.6 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2" | N/A | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5" | N/A | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1" | N/A | 6.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.3"
February 4.4"
March 5.0"
April 5.2"
May 4.9"
June 6.5"
July 7.6"
August 7.0"
September 6.0"
October 4.2"
November 4.5"
December 5.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
249 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,800
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,193
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fairhope's climate means for you
Fairhope runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 249 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,800 heating and 2,193 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: Fairhope, AL
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 56°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Fairhope, Alabama. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from 2 weather stations and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Fairhope receives roughly 65.8 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. The frost-free season averages 249 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 19. For energy use, 1,800 heating degree days and 2,193 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fairhope scores 72/100 (Good), 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 Fairhope, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fairhope, Alabama is 66°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Fairhope get? ▼
Fairhope receives 65.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fairhope? ▼
Fairhope has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fairhope? ▼
Fairhope has approximately 249 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fairhope? ▼
Fairhope has 1,800 heating degree days and 2,193 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Fairhope climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Fairhope.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00063869. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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