Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg 2 stations
Montgomery, AL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 51.2"
- Annual precip
- 245d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama averages 66°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 51.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 245 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
51.2"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Montgomery) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Montgomery area.
How Montgomery compares to every U.S. city
Montgomery's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 Montgomery
MethodologyMontgomery'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 | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9" | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 4.9"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 5.2"
9.1 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 5.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
245 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,000
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,540
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66% | 6.9 | 50% | 33% |
| February | 64% | 7.6 | 44% | 32% |
| March | 64% | 6.8 | 50% | 23% |
| April | 68% | 6.0 | 51% | 17% |
| May | 71% | 5.2 | 44% | 15% |
| June | 72% | 4.8 | 45% | 12% |
| July | 74% | 4.5 | 46% | 10% |
| August | 72% | 5.1 | 47% | 14% |
| September | 70% | 5.7 | 54% | 17% |
| October | 70% | 5.4 | 56% | 19% |
| November | 70% | 5.9 | 53% | 26% |
| December | 71% | 6.8 | 46% | 34% |
What Montgomery's climate means for you
Montgomery runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 245 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,000 heating and 2,540 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: Montgomery, AL
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 54°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Montgomery, Alabama. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from 2 weather stations and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Montgomery receives roughly 51.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 245 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 13 and the first fall freeze near November 13. For energy use, 2,000 heating degree days and 2,540 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Montgomery scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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 Montgomery, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Montgomery, Alabama is 66°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Montgomery get? ▼
Montgomery receives 51.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Montgomery? ▼
Montgomery has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Montgomery? ▼
Montgomery has approximately 245 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 13 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Montgomery? ▼
Montgomery has 2,000 heating degree days and 2,540 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Montgomery climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Montgomery.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013895. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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