Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Greenville Crenshaw, AL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 55.2"
- Annual precip
- 257d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Greenville Crenshaw
Greenville Crenshaw, Alabama averages 66°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 55.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 257 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
55.2"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Greenville Crenshaw) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Greenville Crenshaw area.
How Greenville Crenshaw compares to every U.S. city
Greenville Crenshaw's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Greenville Crenshaw
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Greenville Crenshaw's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6" | 0.1 | 4.2 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3" | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.7"
February 4.7"
March 5.2"
April 4.7"
May 2.6"
June 5.5"
July 4.7"
August 6.0"
September 3.9"
October 3.6"
November 4.3"
December 5.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
257 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,952
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,364
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Greenville Crenshaw's climate means for you
Greenville Crenshaw runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 257 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,952 heating and 2,364 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: Greenville Crenshaw, AL
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 55°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Greenville Crenshaw, Alabama. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00063874 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Greenville Crenshaw averages 55.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 257 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 20. Turning to energy use, 1,952 heating degree days and 2,364 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Greenville Crenshaw scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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 August-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 Greenville Crenshaw, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Greenville Crenshaw, Alabama is 66°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Greenville Crenshaw get? ▼
Greenville Crenshaw receives 55.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Greenville Crenshaw? ▼
Greenville Crenshaw has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Greenville Crenshaw? ▼
Greenville Crenshaw has approximately 257 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Greenville Crenshaw? ▼
Greenville Crenshaw has 1,952 heating degree days and 2,364 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 Greenville Crenshaw climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00063874 near Greenville Crenshaw.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00063874. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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