Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fitchburg, MA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 161d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fitchburg
Fitchburg, Massachusetts averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 161 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fitchburg) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Fitchburg area.
How Fitchburg compares to every U.S. city
Fitchburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fitchburg
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Fitchburg 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.9" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
February 3.3"
March 4.3"
April 4.2"
May 3.7"
June 4.3"
July 3.7"
August 4.3"
September 4.3"
October 5.3"
November 3.9"
December 4.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
161 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,760
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
427
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fitchburg's climate means for you
Fitchburg runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 161 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,760 heating and 427 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: Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg, Massachusetts runs an annual average of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 38°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00192807, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Fitchburg averages 49.6 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 161 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 9. As for energy demand, 6,760 heating degree days and 427 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fitchburg scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Fitchburg, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 48°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Fitchburg get? ▼
Fitchburg receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fitchburg? ▼
Fitchburg has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fitchburg? ▼
Fitchburg has approximately 161 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fitchburg? ▼
Fitchburg has 6,760 heating degree days and 427 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 Fitchburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00192807 near Fitchburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00192807. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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