Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rockford, AL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 60.2"
- Annual precip
- 231d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rockford
Rockford, Alabama averages 63°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 60.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 231 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
60.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rockford) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rockford area.
How Rockford compares to every U.S. city
Rockford'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 Rockford
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Rockford 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 11.9 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 15.9 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 5.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 5.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
July 5.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 5.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
6.2 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 5.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
December 5.5"
9.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
231 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,611
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,724
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rockford's climate means for you
Rockford runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 231 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,611 heating and 1,724 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: Rockford, AL
Rockford, Alabama runs an annual average of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 52°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 USC00017020, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rockford averages 60.2 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 231 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 25 and the first fall freeze near November 11. As for energy demand, 2,611 heating degree days and 1,724 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rockford scores 68/100 (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 Rockford, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rockford, Alabama is 63°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (1°C).
How much rain does Rockford get? ▼
Rockford receives 60.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rockford? ▼
Rockford 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 Rockford? ▼
Rockford has approximately 231 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 25 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rockford? ▼
Rockford has 2,611 heating degree days and 1,724 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 Rockford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00017020 near Rockford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00017020. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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