Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Opelika, AL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 55.2"
- Annual precip
- 221d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Opelika
Opelika, Alabama averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 55.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 221 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
55.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Opelika) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Opelika area.
How Opelika compares to every U.S. city
Opelika's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Opelika
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Opelika, 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 | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 16.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
February 5.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 4.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
6.0 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 5.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
221 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,721
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,755
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Opelika's climate means for you
Opelika runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 221 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,721 heating and 1,755 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: Opelika, AL
Based on station USC00016129 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Opelika, Alabama averages 62°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Opelika should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 55.2 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 221 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 29 and the first fall freeze near November 5. And on the energy front, 2,721 heating degree days and 1,755 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Opelika scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Opelika, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Opelika, Alabama is 62°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Opelika get? ▼
Opelika receives 55.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Opelika? ▼
Opelika has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Opelika? ▼
Opelika has approximately 221 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 29 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Opelika? ▼
Opelika has 2,721 heating degree days and 1,755 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Opelika climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00016129 near Opelika.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00016129. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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