Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Plymouth Muni, MA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 48.0"
- Annual precip
- 169d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Plymouth Muni
Plymouth Muni, Massachusetts averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 48.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 169 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
48.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Plymouth Muni) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Plymouth Muni area.
How Plymouth Muni compares to every U.S. city
Plymouth 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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Plymouth Muni
MethodologyPlymouth Muni's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 10.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 4.6" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
12.3 days with precipitation
April 4.4"
13.5 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
14.0 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
13.5 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
13.1 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
13.0 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
13.9 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
169 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,019
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
589
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68% | 8.5 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 70% | 8.9 | N/A | N/A |
| March | 74% | 9.0 | N/A | N/A |
| April | 67% | 8.0 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 74% | 7.5 | N/A | N/A |
| June | 73% | 6.8 | N/A | N/A |
| July | 75% | 6.4 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 75% | 6.2 | N/A | N/A |
| September | 78% | 6.7 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 73% | 7.8 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 71% | 8.0 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 71% | 8.5 | N/A | N/A |
What Plymouth Muni's climate means for you
Plymouth Muni runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 169 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,019 heating and 589 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: Plymouth Muni, MA
Plymouth Muni, Massachusetts runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USW00054769, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Plymouth Muni averages 48.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 169 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 16. Turning to energy use, 6,019 heating degree days and 589 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Plymouth Muni scores 64/100 (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 Plymouth Muni, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Plymouth Muni, Massachusetts is 50°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Plymouth Muni get? ▼
Plymouth Muni receives 48.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Plymouth Muni? ▼
Plymouth 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 Plymouth Muni? ▼
Plymouth Muni has approximately 169 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Plymouth Muni? ▼
Plymouth Muni has 6,019 heating degree days and 589 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 Plymouth Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00054769 near Plymouth Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00054769. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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