Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Laurel Mtn, PA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Laurel Mtn
Laurel Mtn, Pennsylvania averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 174 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Laurel Mtn) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Laurel Mtn area.
How Laurel Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Laurel Mtn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Laurel Mtn
MethodologyZooming out from Laurel Mtn's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.1"
14.7 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 4.6"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
12.9 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
12.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,045
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
478
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Laurel Mtn's climate means for you
Laurel Mtn runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,045 heating and 478 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: Laurel Mtn, PA
Laurel Mtn, Pennsylvania runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USC00364836, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Laurel Mtn averages 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 174 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 17. Turning to energy use, 6,045 heating degree days and 478 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Laurel Mtn scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Laurel Mtn, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Laurel Mtn, Pennsylvania is 50°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Laurel Mtn get? ▼
Laurel Mtn receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Laurel Mtn? ▼
Laurel Mtn has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Laurel Mtn? ▼
Laurel Mtn has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Laurel Mtn? ▼
Laurel Mtn has 6,045 heating degree days and 478 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 Laurel Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00364836 near Laurel Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00364836. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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