Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Highland Home, AL Climate
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- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 56.2"
- Annual precip
- 251d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Highland Home
Highland Home, Alabama averages 65°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 56.2"
- annual precipitation
- 251 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
56.2"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Highland Home) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Highland Home area.
How Highland Home compares to every U.S. city
Highland Home'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 Highland Home
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Highland Home'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 | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 22.8 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.3"
February 4.9"
March 5.6"
April 4.8"
May 4.2"
June 5.0"
July 5.1"
August 4.5"
September 3.9"
October 3.3"
November 4.2"
December 5.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
251 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,081
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,179
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Highland Home's climate means for you
Highland Home runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 251 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,081 heating and 2,179 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: Highland Home, AL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Highland Home, Alabama as a location with an annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00013818, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Highland Home averages 56.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 251 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 12 and the first fall freeze near November 18. Turning to energy use, 2,081 heating degree days and 2,179 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Highland Home scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Highland Home, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Highland Home, Alabama is 65°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Highland Home get? ▼
Highland Home receives 56.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Highland Home? ▼
Highland Home 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 Highland Home? ▼
Highland Home has approximately 251 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 12 and the first fall freeze around November 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Highland Home? ▼
Highland Home has 2,081 heating degree days and 2,179 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 Highland Home climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00013818 near Highland Home.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00013818. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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