Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Owens Cross Roads, AL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 58.1"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Owens Cross Roads
Owens Cross Roads, Alabama averages 60°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 58.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 209 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
60°F (15°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
58.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Owens Cross Roads) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Owens Cross Roads area.
How Owens Cross Roads compares to every U.S. city
Owens Cross Roads's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Owens Cross Roads
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Owens Cross Roads 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1" | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 15.7 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7" | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
11.9 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 6.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,484
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,509
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Owens Cross Roads's climate means for you
Owens Cross Roads runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,484 heating and 1,509 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: Owens Cross Roads, AL
Owens Cross Roads, Alabama runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 48°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00016196, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Owens Cross Roads averages 58.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near October 30. As for energy demand, 3,484 heating degree days and 1,509 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Owens Cross Roads scores 68/100 (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 Owens Cross Roads, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama is 60°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Owens Cross Roads get? ▼
Owens Cross Roads receives 58.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Owens Cross Roads? ▼
Owens Cross Roads has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Owens Cross Roads? ▼
Owens Cross Roads has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Owens Cross Roads? ▼
Owens Cross Roads has 3,484 heating degree days and 1,509 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 Owens Cross Roads climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00016196 near Owens Cross Roads.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00016196. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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