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Mechanicsville, MD Climate

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

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

Mechanicsville, Maryland has an average annual temperature of 55°F and a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 48.1", including 15.1" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

55°F (13°C)

Avg High

66°F

Avg Low

45°F

Annual Precip

48.1"

Annual Snow

15.1"

Comfort Score

77/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

77/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

55°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

48.1"

Plus 15.1" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mechanicsville) 77.0%
National median (≈55)

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

Warming context for Mechanicsville

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Mechanicsville 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 44°F (7°C) 25°F (-4°C) 35°F (1°C)
February 48°F (9°C) 26°F (-3°C) 37°F (3°C)
March 56°F (13°C) 33°F (0°C) 44°F (7°C)
April 67°F (20°C) 43°F (6°C) 55°F (13°C)
May 74°F (23°C) 52°F (11°C) 63°F (17°C)
June 82°F (28°C) 61°F (16°C) 71°F (22°C)
July 85°F (30°C) 66°F (19°C) 76°F (24°C)
August 83°F (29°C) 64°F (18°C) 74°F (23°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 58°F (14°C) 67°F (20°C)
October 66°F (19°C) 46°F (8°C) 56°F (13°C)
November 57°F (14°C) 36°F (2°C) 46°F (8°C)
December 48°F (9°C) 29°F (-2°C) 38°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.3"

Snow: 5.0"

10.1 days with precipitation

February 3.0"

Snow: 6.2"

8.8 days with precipitation

March 4.2"

Snow: 1.8"

10.3 days with precipitation

April 3.3"

Snow: 0.1"

10.4 days with precipitation

May 4.3"

11.1 days with precipitation

June 4.2"

10.4 days with precipitation

July 4.6"

10.1 days with precipitation

August 4.8"

9.2 days with precipitation

September 4.9"

8.6 days with precipitation

October 4.2"

8.4 days with precipitation

November 3.3"

8.4 days with precipitation

December 4.0"

Snow: 2.0"

9.3 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 27

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 17

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,589

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,029

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Mechanicsville, MD

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Mechanicsville, Maryland as a location with an annual average temperature of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00185865, 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. Mechanicsville receives roughly 48.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 15.1 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 17 and the first fall freeze near October 27. For energy use, 4,589 heating degree days and 1,029 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mechanicsville scores 77/100 (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 Mechanicsville, MD?
The average annual temperature in Mechanicsville, Maryland is 55°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Mechanicsville get?
Mechanicsville receives 48.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 15.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Mechanicsville?
Growing season data is not available for Mechanicsville.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville has 4,589 heating degree days and 1,029 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 Mechanicsville 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 USC00185865. 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: USC00185865. For informational purposes only.

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