Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Meriden Markham Muni, CT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 44.9"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Meriden Markham Muni
Meriden Markham Muni, Connecticut averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 44.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 173 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 (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
44.9"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Meriden Markham Muni) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Meriden Markham Muni area.
How Meriden Markham Muni compares to every U.S. city
Meriden Markham Muni'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Meriden Markham Muni
MethodologyZooming out from Meriden Markham Muni'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 | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1" | 7.9 | 0.2 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
12.5 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
11.4 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 4.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,892
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
718
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Meriden Markham Muni's climate means for you
Meriden Markham Muni runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,892 heating and 718 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: Meriden Markham Muni, CT
In Meriden Markham Muni, Connecticut, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00054788, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Meriden Markham Muni averages 44.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 173 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 16. Turning to energy use, 5,892 heating degree days and 718 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Meriden Markham Muni scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Meriden Markham Muni, CT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Meriden Markham Muni, Connecticut is 51°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Meriden Markham Muni get? ▼
Meriden Markham Muni receives 44.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Meriden Markham Muni? ▼
Meriden Markham Muni 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 Meriden Markham Muni? ▼
Meriden Markham Muni has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Meriden Markham Muni? ▼
Meriden Markham Muni has 5,892 heating degree days and 718 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 Meriden Markham Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00054788 near Meriden Markham Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00054788. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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