Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 45.0"
- Annual precip
- 183d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hannibal Locks & Dam
Hannibal Locks & Dam, Ohio averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 45.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 183 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
45.0"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hannibal Locks & Dam) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hannibal Locks & Dam area.
How Hannibal Locks & Dam compares to every U.S. city
Hannibal Locks & Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hannibal Locks & Dam
MethodologyHannibal Locks & Dam's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.7" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5" | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 2.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
14.6 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
12.7 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
12.6 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
12.5 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
8.6 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
13.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
183 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,507
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
743
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hannibal Locks & Dam's climate means for you
Hannibal Locks & Dam runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 183 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,507 heating and 743 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: Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Hannibal Locks & Dam, Ohio as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00333500, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Hannibal Locks & Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 45.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 183 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 26. And on the energy front, 5,507 heating degree days and 743 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hannibal Locks & Dam scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hannibal Locks & Dam, Ohio is 52°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Hannibal Locks & Dam get? ▼
Hannibal Locks & Dam receives 45.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hannibal Locks & Dam? ▼
Hannibal Locks & Dam has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hannibal Locks & Dam? ▼
Hannibal Locks & Dam has approximately 183 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hannibal Locks & Dam? ▼
Hannibal Locks & Dam has 5,507 heating degree days and 743 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 Hannibal Locks & Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00333500 near Hannibal Locks & Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00333500. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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