Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MT Morris, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 33.0"
- Annual precip
- 170d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MT Morris
MT Morris, New York averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 33.0"
- annual precipitation
- 170 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
33.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MT Morris) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the MT Morris area.
How MT Morris compares to every U.S. city
MT Morris'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for MT Morris
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. MT Morris's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 31°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6" | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1" | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.9"
16.1 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
12.8 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
12.8 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
11.4 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
14.1 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
13.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
170 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,778
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
522
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What MT Morris's climate means for you
MT Morris runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 170 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,778 heating and 522 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: MT Morris, NY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe MT Morris, New York as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00305597, 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. MT Morris receives roughly 33.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 170 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 17. For energy use, 6,778 heating degree days and 522 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MT Morris scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in MT Morris, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in MT Morris, New York is 48°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does MT Morris get? ▼
MT Morris receives 33.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MT Morris? ▼
MT Morris 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 MT Morris? ▼
MT Morris has approximately 170 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MT Morris? ▼
MT Morris has 6,778 heating degree days and 522 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 MT Morris climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00305597 near MT Morris.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00305597. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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