Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 41.2"
- Annual precip
- 184d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ogden
Ogden, Illinois averages 52°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 41.2"
- annual precipitation · 25" snow
- 184 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
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
41.2"
Annual Snow
25.0"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.2"
Plus 25.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ogden) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Ogden area.
How Ogden compares to every U.S. city
Ogden's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ogden
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Ogden captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4" | 5.9" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2" | 9.3" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8" | 3.0" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.3" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 1.0" | 16.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4" | 5.5" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
Snow: 5.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
Snow: 9.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
Snow: 3.0"
12.7 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 0.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
12.8 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 1.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 5.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
184 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,638
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
992
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ogden's climate means for you
Ogden runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 184 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,638 heating and 992 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: Ogden, IL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Ogden, Illinois as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00116344, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Ogden should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 41.2 inches, with 25.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 184 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 21. And on the energy front, 5,638 heating degree days and 992 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ogden scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ogden, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ogden, Illinois is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Ogden get? ▼
Ogden receives 41.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ogden? ▼
Ogden has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ogden? ▼
Ogden has approximately 184 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ogden? ▼
Ogden has 5,638 heating degree days and 992 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 Ogden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00116344 near Ogden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00116344. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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