Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hornell Almond Dam, NY Climate
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- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 38.4"
- Annual precip
- 150d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hornell Almond Dam
Hornell Almond Dam, New York averages 45°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 38.4"
- annual precipitation · 62" snow
- 150 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
38.4"
Annual Snow
62.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.4"
Plus 62.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hornell Almond Dam) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Hornell Almond Dam area.
How Hornell Almond Dam compares to every U.S. city
Hornell Almond Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hornell Almond Dam
MethodologyHornell Almond 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4" | 16.4" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9" | 13.9" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6" | 11.6" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 2.3" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 0.1" | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6" | 0.3" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7" | 3.5" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7" | 14.0" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
Snow: 16.4"
17.8 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
Snow: 13.9"
13.5 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
Snow: 11.6"
14.6 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
Snow: 2.3"
14.7 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
Snow: 0.1"
14.5 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
13.3 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
Snow: 0.3"
15.3 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
Snow: 3.5"
14.4 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
Snow: 14.0"
16.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
150 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,543
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
297
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hornell Almond Dam's climate means for you
Hornell Almond Dam runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 150 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,543 heating and 297 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: Hornell Almond Dam, NY
In Hornell Almond Dam, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00303983, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Hornell Almond Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 38.4 inches, with 62.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 150 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 8. And on the energy front, 7,543 heating degree days and 297 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hornell Almond Dam scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Hornell Almond Dam, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hornell Almond Dam, New York is 45°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Hornell Almond Dam get? ▼
Hornell Almond Dam receives 38.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 62.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hornell Almond Dam? ▼
Hornell Almond Dam has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hornell Almond Dam? ▼
Hornell Almond Dam has approximately 150 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hornell Almond Dam? ▼
Hornell Almond Dam has 7,543 heating degree days and 297 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 Hornell Almond Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00303983 near Hornell Almond Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00303983. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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