Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Norwich Public Utility Plt, CT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 52.2"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Norwich Public Utility Plt
Norwich Public Utility Plt, Connecticut averages 52°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 52.2"
- annual precipitation · 28" snow
- 193 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
52.2"
Annual Snow
27.8"
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.2"
Plus 27.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Norwich Public Utility Plt) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Norwich Public Utility Plt area.
How Norwich Public Utility Plt compares to every U.S. city
Norwich Public Utility Plt's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Norwich Public Utility Plt
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Norwich Public Utility Plt, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9" | 9.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8" | 7.1" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1" | 5.0" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7" | 0.8" | 6.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2" | 0.3" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0" | 5.6" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 9.0"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 3.8"
Snow: 7.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 5.1"
Snow: 5.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
Snow: 0.8"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 4.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 4.9"
10.3 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
Snow: 0.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
Snow: 5.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,579
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
802
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Norwich Public Utility Plt's climate means for you
Norwich Public Utility Plt runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,579 heating and 802 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: Norwich Public Utility Plt, CT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Norwich Public Utility Plt, Connecticut as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00065910, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Norwich Public Utility Plt sees about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 27.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 24. On the energy side, 5,579 heating degree days and 802 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Norwich Public Utility Plt scores 53/100 (Moderate), 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 Norwich Public Utility Plt, CT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Norwich Public Utility Plt, Connecticut is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Norwich Public Utility Plt get? ▼
Norwich Public Utility Plt receives 52.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 27.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Norwich Public Utility Plt? ▼
Norwich Public Utility Plt has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Norwich Public Utility Plt? ▼
Norwich Public Utility Plt has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Norwich Public Utility Plt? ▼
Norwich Public Utility Plt has 5,579 heating degree days and 802 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 Norwich Public Utility Plt climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00065910 near Norwich Public Utility Plt.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00065910. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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