Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Portland1 SW, NY Climate
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- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 45.7"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Portland1 SW
Portland1 SW, New York averages 50°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 45.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 189 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
45.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Portland1 SW) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Portland1 SW area.
How Portland1 SW compares to every U.S. city
Portland1 SW'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 Portland1 SW
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Portland1 SW's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
February 2.4"
March 2.9"
April 3.7"
May 3.7"
June 4.1"
July 4.9"
August 3.9"
September 4.1"
October 4.7"
November 4.0"
December 4.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,030
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
667
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Portland1 SW's climate means for you
Portland1 SW runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,030 heating and 667 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: Portland1 SW, NY
Based on station USC00306747 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Portland1 SW, New York averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 42°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.
Portland1 SW averages 45.7 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 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 31. As for energy demand, 6,030 heating degree days and 667 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Portland1 SW scores 68/100 (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 Portland1 SW, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Portland1 SW, New York is 50°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Portland1 SW get? ▼
Portland1 SW receives 45.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Portland1 SW? ▼
Portland1 SW 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 Portland1 SW? ▼
Portland1 SW has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 25 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Portland1 SW? ▼
Portland1 SW has 6,030 heating degree days and 667 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 Portland1 SW climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00306747 near Portland1 SW.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00306747. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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