Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Robertsdale, AL Climate
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- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 69.0"
- Annual precip
- 263d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Robertsdale
Robertsdale, Alabama averages 66°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 69.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 263 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
69.0"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
69.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Robertsdale) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Robertsdale area.
How Robertsdale compares to every U.S. city
Robertsdale's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Robertsdale
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Robertsdale 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0" | 0.1" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
February 4.5"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 5.6"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
6.1 days with precipitation
June 7.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 9.1"
12.7 days with precipitation
August 6.9"
11.7 days with precipitation
September 6.4"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
Snow: 0.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
263 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,804
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,359
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Robertsdale's climate means for you
Robertsdale runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 263 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,804 heating and 2,359 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: Robertsdale, AL
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 56°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Robertsdale, Alabama. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00016988 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Robertsdale averages 69.0 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 263 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 23. As for energy demand, 1,804 heating degree days and 2,359 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Robertsdale scores 77/100 (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 Robertsdale, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Robertsdale, Alabama is 66°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Robertsdale get? ▼
Robertsdale receives 69.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Robertsdale? ▼
Robertsdale has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Robertsdale? ▼
Robertsdale has approximately 263 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Robertsdale? ▼
Robertsdale has 1,804 heating degree days and 2,359 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Robertsdale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00016988 near Robertsdale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00016988. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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