Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ford City 4 S Dam, PA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 44.3"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ford City 4 S Dam
Ford City 4 S Dam, Pennsylvania averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 44.3"
- annual precipitation
- 165 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
61°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
44.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ford City 4 S Dam) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Ford City 4 S Dam area.
How Ford City 4 S Dam compares to every U.S. city
Ford City 4 S Dam'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 Ford City 4 S Dam
MethodologyZooming out from Ford City 4 S Dam'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 7.1 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.4" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.2"
17.0 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
13.8 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
13.6 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
14.7 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
14.5 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
13.0 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
11.9 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
13.0 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
13.6 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
15.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,194
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
617
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ford City 4 S Dam's climate means for you
Ford City 4 S Dam runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,194 heating and 617 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: Ford City 4 S Dam, PA
Based on station USC00362942 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ford City 4 S Dam, Pennsylvania averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Ford City 4 S Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 44.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 16. And on the energy front, 6,194 heating degree days and 617 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ford City 4 S Dam scores 64/100 (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 Ford City 4 S Dam, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ford City 4 S Dam, Pennsylvania is 50°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Ford City 4 S Dam get? ▼
Ford City 4 S Dam receives 44.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ford City 4 S Dam? ▼
Ford City 4 S Dam 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 Ford City 4 S Dam? ▼
Ford City 4 S Dam has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ford City 4 S Dam? ▼
Ford City 4 S Dam has 6,194 heating degree days and 617 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 Ford City 4 S Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00362942 near Ford City 4 S Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00362942. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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