Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Guntersville, AL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 56.8"
- Annual precip
- 244d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Guntersville
Guntersville, Alabama averages 62°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 56.8"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 244 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
56.8"
Annual Snow
0.7"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.8"
Plus 0.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Guntersville) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Guntersville area.
How Guntersville compares to every U.S. city
Guntersville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Guntersville
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Guntersville'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3" | 0.1" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4" | 0.5" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7" | 0.1" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.7 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 13.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.3"
Snow: 0.1"
11.9 days with precipitation
February 5.4"
Snow: 0.5"
12.4 days with precipitation
March 5.7"
Snow: 0.1"
12.5 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
11.4 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
December 6.0"
12.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
244 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,995
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,910
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Guntersville's climate means for you
Guntersville runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 244 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,995 heating and 1,910 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: Guntersville, AL
An annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 53°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Guntersville, Alabama. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00013573 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. Guntersville receives roughly 56.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 0.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 244 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 19 and the first fall freeze near November 18. For energy use, 2,995 heating degree days and 1,910 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Guntersville scores 87/100 (Excellent), 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 Guntersville, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Guntersville, Alabama is 62°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Guntersville get? ▼
Guntersville receives 56.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Guntersville? ▼
Guntersville has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Guntersville? ▼
Guntersville has approximately 244 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 19 and the first fall freeze around November 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Guntersville? ▼
Guntersville has 2,995 heating degree days and 1,910 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 Guntersville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00013573 near Guntersville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00013573. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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