Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Little Falls, NJ Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 196d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Little Falls
Little Falls, New Jersey averages 53°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 196 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Little Falls) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Little Falls area.
How Little Falls compares to every U.S. city
Little Falls's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Little Falls
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Little Falls, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | N/A | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 5.6 | 0.4 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 24.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
196 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,286
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
975
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Little Falls's climate means for you
Little Falls runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 196 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,286 heating and 975 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: Little Falls, NJ
In Little Falls, New Jersey, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00284887, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Little Falls sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 196 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 28. On the energy side, 5,286 heating degree days and 975 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Little Falls scores 53/100 (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 Little Falls, NJ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Little Falls, New Jersey is 53°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Little Falls get? ▼
Little Falls receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Little Falls? ▼
Little Falls has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Little Falls? ▼
Little Falls has approximately 196 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Little Falls? ▼
Little Falls has 5,286 heating degree days and 975 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 Little Falls climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00284887 near Little Falls.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00284887. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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