Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg 2 stations
Greensboro, AL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 54.9"
- Annual precip
- 239d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Greensboro
Greensboro, Alabama averages 64°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 54.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 239 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
54.9"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Greensboro) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Greensboro area.
How Greensboro compares to every U.S. city
Greensboro's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Greensboro
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Greensboro 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0" | N/A | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5" | N/A | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6" | N/A | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7" | N/A | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | N/A | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8" | N/A | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1" | N/A | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8" | N/A | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3" | N/A | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1" | N/A | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2" | N/A | 10.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
March 5.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
8.7 days with precipitation
June 5.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
239 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,376
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,089
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Greensboro's climate means for you
Greensboro runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 239 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,376 heating and 2,089 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: Greensboro, AL
Greensboro, Alabama runs an annual average of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 53°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Greensboro averages 54.9 inches of precipitation annually, with seasonal snowfall possible - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 239 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 17 and the first fall freeze near November 11. Turning to energy use, 2,376 heating degree days and 2,089 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Greensboro scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Greensboro, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Greensboro, Alabama is 64°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Greensboro get? ▼
Greensboro receives 54.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Greensboro? ▼
Greensboro has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Greensboro? ▼
Greensboro has approximately 239 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 17 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Greensboro? ▼
Greensboro has 2,376 heating degree days and 2,089 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 Greensboro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Greensboro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00063893. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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