Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rome Griffiss Airfield, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 43.8"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rome Griffiss Airfield
Rome Griffiss Airfield, New York averages 47°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 43.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 160 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
43.8"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rome Griffiss Airfield) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rome Griffiss Airfield area.
How Rome Griffiss Airfield compares to every U.S. city
Rome Griffiss Airfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rome Griffiss Airfield
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rome Griffiss Airfield'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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 13.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5" | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.5"
12.9 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
14.2 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
13.2 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
15.5 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
14.9 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
14.0 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
13.1 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
13.7 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
13.4 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
17.1 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
15.7 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
17.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,124
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
473
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rome Griffiss Airfield's climate means for you
Rome Griffiss Airfield runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,124 heating and 473 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: Rome Griffiss Airfield, NY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Rome Griffiss Airfield, New York as a location with an annual average temperature of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00064775, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rome Griffiss Airfield receives roughly 43.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 13. For energy use, 7,124 heating degree days and 473 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rome Griffiss Airfield scores 64/100 (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 Rome Griffiss Airfield, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rome Griffiss Airfield, New York is 47°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Rome Griffiss Airfield get? ▼
Rome Griffiss Airfield receives 43.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rome Griffiss Airfield? ▼
Rome Griffiss Airfield has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rome Griffiss Airfield? ▼
Rome Griffiss Airfield has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rome Griffiss Airfield? ▼
Rome Griffiss Airfield has 7,124 heating degree days and 473 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 Rome Griffiss Airfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00064775 near Rome Griffiss Airfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00064775. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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