Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Orange Muni, MA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 42.2"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Orange Muni
Orange Muni, Massachusetts averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 42.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 157 days
- frost-free growing season
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
37°F
Annual Precip
42.2"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Orange Muni) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Orange Muni area.
How Orange Muni compares to every U.S. city
Orange Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Orange Muni
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Orange Muni, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 15.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2" | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
13.5 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
14.1 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
13.4 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
13.2 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
12.9 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
11.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,654
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
599
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Orange Muni's climate means for you
Orange Muni runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,654 heating and 599 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: Orange Muni, MA
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 37°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Orange Muni, Massachusetts. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00054756 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Orange Muni receives roughly 42.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 8. For energy use, 6,654 heating degree days and 599 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Orange Muni scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Orange Muni, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Orange Muni, Massachusetts is 48°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Orange Muni get? ▼
Orange Muni receives 42.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Orange Muni? ▼
Orange Muni has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Orange Muni? ▼
Orange Muni has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Orange Muni? ▼
Orange Muni has 6,654 heating degree days and 599 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 Orange Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00054756 near Orange Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00054756. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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