Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
N Tonawanda, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 40.1"
- Annual precip
- 162d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for N Tonawanda
N Tonawanda, New York averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 40.1"
- annual precipitation · 80" snow
- 162 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
40.1"
Annual Snow
79.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.1"
Plus 79.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (N Tonawanda) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the N Tonawanda area.
How N Tonawanda compares to every U.S. city
N Tonawanda's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for N Tonawanda
MethodologyN Tonawanda'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2" | 22.9" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4" | 16.1" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9" | 13.1" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6" | 2.7" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 0.5" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5" | 6.0" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4" | 18.5" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.2"
Snow: 22.9"
20.0 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
Snow: 16.1"
15.8 days with precipitation
March 2.9"
Snow: 13.1"
15.1 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 2.7"
14.3 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
Snow: 0.5"
14.6 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 6.0"
14.5 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
Snow: 18.5"
18.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
162 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,622
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
542
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What N Tonawanda's climate means for you
N Tonawanda runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 162 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,622 heating and 542 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: N Tonawanda, NY
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for N Tonawanda, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00306047 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
N Tonawanda averages 40.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 79.8 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 162 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 15. As for energy demand, 6,622 heating degree days and 542 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, N Tonawanda scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 N Tonawanda, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in N Tonawanda, New York is 48°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does N Tonawanda get? ▼
N Tonawanda receives 40.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 79.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for N Tonawanda? ▼
N Tonawanda has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in N Tonawanda? ▼
N Tonawanda has approximately 162 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in N Tonawanda? ▼
N Tonawanda has 6,622 heating degree days and 542 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 N Tonawanda climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00306047 near N Tonawanda.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00306047. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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