Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Norton W, MA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 52.3"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Norton W
Norton W, Massachusetts averages 50°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 52.3"
- annual precipitation · 50" snow
- 171 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
52.3"
Annual Snow
49.5"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.3"
Plus 49.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Norton W) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Norton W area.
How Norton W compares to every U.S. city
Norton W's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Norton W
MethodologyZooming out from Norton W'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.4" | 14.3" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8" | 12.6" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3" | 10.1" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7" | 1.9" | 11.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1" | 0.2" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5" | 1.2" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 5.2" | 9.2" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.4"
Snow: 14.3"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 3.8"
Snow: 12.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
Snow: 10.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
Snow: 1.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
9.6 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 5.1"
Snow: 0.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
Snow: 1.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
Snow: 9.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,212
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
585
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Norton W's climate means for you
Norton W runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,212 heating and 585 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: Norton W, MA
In Norton W, Massachusetts, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00195984, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Norton W receives roughly 52.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 49.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 15. For energy use, 6,212 heating degree days and 585 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Norton W scores 49/100 (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 Norton W, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Norton W, Massachusetts is 50°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Norton W get? ▼
Norton W receives 52.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 49.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Norton W? ▼
Norton W has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Norton W? ▼
Norton W has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Norton W? ▼
Norton W has 6,212 heating degree days and 585 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 Norton W climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00195984 near Norton W.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00195984. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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