Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lawrence, MA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 49.3"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lawrence
Lawrence, Massachusetts averages 51°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 49.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 198 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
49.3"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lawrence) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lawrence area.
How Lawrence compares to every U.S. city
Lawrence's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lawrence
MethodologyLawrence'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.8" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2" | 6.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.2"
February 3.8"
March 4.7"
April 4.2"
May 3.8"
June 4.1"
July 3.7"
August 3.7"
September 3.9"
October 4.7"
November 3.9"
December 4.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,898
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
793
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lawrence's climate means for you
Lawrence runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,898 heating and 793 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: Lawrence, MA
Based on station USC00194105 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Lawrence, Massachusetts averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Lawrence averages 49.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 28. Turning to energy use, 5,898 heating degree days and 793 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lawrence scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Lawrence, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 51°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Lawrence get? ▼
Lawrence receives 49.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lawrence? ▼
Lawrence has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lawrence? ▼
Lawrence has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lawrence? ▼
Lawrence has 5,898 heating degree days and 793 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 Lawrence climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00194105 near Lawrence.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00194105. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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