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Mcdaniels, KY Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Mcdaniels, Kentucky has an average annual temperature of 55°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 52.8". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

55°F (13°C)

Avg High

65°F

Avg Low

46°F

Annual Precip

52.8"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

55°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

52.8"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mcdaniels) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Mcdaniels area.

Warming context for Mcdaniels

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Mcdaniels captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 42°F (6°C) 24°F (-5°C) 33°F (1°C)
February 46°F (8°C) 26°F (-3°C) 36°F (2°C)
March 56°F (13°C) 35°F (2°C) 46°F (8°C)
April 68°F (20°C) 44°F (7°C) 56°F (14°C)
May 74°F (24°C) 55°F (13°C) 65°F (18°C)
June 81°F (27°C) 63°F (17°C) 72°F (22°C)
July 84°F (29°C) 67°F (19°C) 76°F (24°C)
August 85°F (29°C) 65°F (18°C) 75°F (24°C)
September 79°F (26°C) 58°F (14°C) 68°F (20°C)
October 67°F (20°C) 46°F (8°C) 57°F (14°C)
November 56°F (13°C) 35°F (1°C) 45°F (7°C)
December 45°F (7°C) 29°F (-2°C) 37°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 3.7"
February 4.0"
March 4.8"
April 5.1"
May 5.9"
June 5.0"
July 4.6"
August 3.4"
September 3.7"
October 4.0"
November 3.9"
December 4.8"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 26

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 11

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,600

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,140

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Mcdaniels, KY

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Mcdaniels, Kentucky as a location with an annual average temperature of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00155280, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Mcdaniels receives roughly 52.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 26. For energy use, 4,600 heating degree days and 1,140 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mcdaniels scores 67/100 (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 Mcdaniels, KY?
The average annual temperature in Mcdaniels, Kentucky is 55°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Mcdaniels get?
Mcdaniels receives 52.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mcdaniels?
Mcdaniels has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Mcdaniels?
Growing season data is not available for Mcdaniels.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mcdaniels?
Mcdaniels has 4,600 heating degree days and 1,140 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Mcdaniels climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00155280. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00155280. For informational purposes only.

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