Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pownal, VT Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 154d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pownal
Pownal, Vermont averages 46°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 154 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pownal) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Pownal area.
How Pownal compares to every U.S. city
Pownal's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pownal
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Pownal 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | N/A | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | N/A | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 27.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
154 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,284
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
353
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Pownal's climate means for you
Pownal runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 154 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,284 heating and 353 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: Pownal, VT
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 35°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Pownal, Vermont. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00436500 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Pownal should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 154 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 8. And on the energy front, 7,284 heating degree days and 353 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pownal scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Pownal, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pownal, Vermont is 46°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Pownal get? ▼
Pownal receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pownal? ▼
Pownal has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pownal? ▼
Pownal has approximately 154 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pownal? ▼
Pownal has 7,284 heating degree days and 353 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 Pownal climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00436500 near Pownal.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00436500. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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