Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Huntington, IN Climate
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- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 40.6"
- Annual precip
- 166d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Huntington
Huntington, Indiana averages 50°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 40.6"
- annual precipitation · 26" snow
- 166 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
40.6"
Annual Snow
25.9"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Plus 25.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Huntington) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Huntington area.
How Huntington compares to every U.S. city
Huntington's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Huntington
MethodologyHuntington'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 | 33°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5" | 9.9" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2" | 6.7" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7" | 2.8" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 0.4" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 5.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3" | 1.0" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 5.1" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.5"
Snow: 9.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
Snow: 6.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
Snow: 2.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 0.4"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
Snow: 1.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 5.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
166 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,170
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
780
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Huntington's climate means for you
Huntington runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 166 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,170 heating and 780 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: Huntington, IN
Huntington, Indiana runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00124181, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Huntington averages 40.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 25.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 166 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 14. Turning to energy use, 6,170 heating degree days and 780 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Huntington scores 59/100 (Moderate), 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 Huntington, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Huntington, Indiana is 50°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Huntington get? ▼
Huntington receives 40.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Huntington? ▼
Huntington has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Huntington? ▼
Huntington has approximately 166 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Huntington? ▼
Huntington has 6,170 heating degree days and 780 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 Huntington climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00124181 near Huntington.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00124181. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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