Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Riverhead Rsch Farm, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 47.2"
- Annual precip
- 217d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Riverhead Rsch Farm
Riverhead Rsch Farm, New York averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 47.2"
- annual precipitation
- 217 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
47.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Riverhead Rsch Farm) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Riverhead Rsch Farm area.
How Riverhead Rsch Farm compares to every U.S. city
Riverhead Rsch Farm'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 Riverhead Rsch Farm
MethodologyZooming out from Riverhead Rsch Farm's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 4.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
217 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,906
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
945
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Riverhead Rsch Farm's climate means for you
Riverhead Rsch Farm runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 217 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,906 heating and 945 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: Riverhead Rsch Farm, NY
An annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 46°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Riverhead Rsch Farm, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00307134 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. Riverhead Rsch Farm receives roughly 47.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 217 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 6 and the first fall freeze near November 9. For energy use, 4,906 heating degree days and 945 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Riverhead Rsch Farm scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Riverhead Rsch Farm, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Riverhead Rsch Farm, New York is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Riverhead Rsch Farm get? ▼
Riverhead Rsch Farm receives 47.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Riverhead Rsch Farm? ▼
Riverhead Rsch Farm 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 Riverhead Rsch Farm? ▼
Riverhead Rsch Farm has approximately 217 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 6 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Riverhead Rsch Farm? ▼
Riverhead Rsch Farm has 4,906 heating degree days and 945 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 Riverhead Rsch Farm climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00307134 near Riverhead Rsch Farm.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00307134. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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