Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Headland, AL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 56.7"
- Annual precip
- 264d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Headland
Headland, Alabama averages 67°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 56.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 264 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
56.7"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Headland) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Headland area.
How Headland compares to every U.S. city
Headland'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 Headland
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Headland'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 | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2" | 0.1" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.5 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.8"
10.5 days with precipitation
February 5.2"
Snow: 0.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
April 4.6"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
July 6.7"
13.6 days with precipitation
August 5.1"
12.6 days with precipitation
September 4.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 5.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
264 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,818
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,517
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Headland's climate means for you
Headland runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 264 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,818 heating and 2,517 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: Headland, AL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Headland, Alabama as a location with an annual average temperature of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 55°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00013761, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Headland averages 56.7 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 264 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 24. Turning to energy use, 1,818 heating degree days and 2,517 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Headland scores 87/100 (Excellent), 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 Headland, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Headland, Alabama is 67°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Headland get? ▼
Headland receives 56.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Headland? ▼
Headland 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 Headland? ▼
Headland has approximately 264 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Headland? ▼
Headland has 1,818 heating degree days and 2,517 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 Headland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00013761 near Headland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00013761. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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