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Russellville #2, AL Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Russellville #2, Alabama has an average annual temperature of 62°F and a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent). Annual precipitation totals 56.7", including 0.6" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

62°F (16°C)

Avg High

73°F

Avg Low

50°F

Annual Precip

56.7"

Annual Snow

0.6"

Comfort Score

82/100

Excellent

Climate Comfort Score

82/100

Excellent

Avg Annual Temperature

62°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

56.7"

Plus 0.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Russellville #2) 82.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Russellville #2 area.

Warming context for Russellville #2

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Russellville #2 captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 51°F (11°C) 32°F (0°C) 41°F (5°C)
February 56°F (13°C) 34°F (1°C) 45°F (7°C)
March 65°F (18°C) 40°F (5°C) 53°F (11°C)
April 73°F (23°C) 49°F (9°C) 61°F (16°C)
May 81°F (27°C) 58°F (14°C) 69°F (21°C)
June 88°F (31°C) 66°F (19°C) 77°F (25°C)
July 91°F (33°C) 70°F (21°C) 80°F (27°C)
August 91°F (33°C) 69°F (20°C) 80°F (26°C)
September 85°F (30°C) 62°F (17°C) 74°F (23°C)
October 75°F (24°C) 50°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
November 63°F (17°C) 40°F (4°C) 51°F (11°C)
December 54°F (12°C) 34°F (1°C) 44°F (7°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 5.0"

Snow: 0.3"

9.2 days with precipitation

February 5.1"

Snow: 0.2"

8.8 days with precipitation

March 5.4"

Snow: 0.1"

9.0 days with precipitation

April 5.1"

8.0 days with precipitation

May 5.4"

8.3 days with precipitation

June 3.8"

8.1 days with precipitation

July 4.5"

8.7 days with precipitation

August 4.7"

7.3 days with precipitation

September 4.0"

6.0 days with precipitation

October 3.8"

6.3 days with precipitation

November 4.5"

7.7 days with precipitation

December 5.4"

8.7 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 4

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 31

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

3,147

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,886

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Russellville #2, AL

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Russellville #2, Alabama as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00017131, 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. Russellville #2 receives roughly 56.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 4. For energy use, 3,147 heating degree days and 1,886 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Russellville #2 scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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 Russellville #2, AL?
The average annual temperature in Russellville #2, Alabama is 62°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Russellville #2 get?
Russellville #2 receives 56.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Russellville #2?
Russellville #2 has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Russellville #2?
Growing season data is not available for Russellville #2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Russellville #2?
Russellville #2 has 3,147 heating degree days and 1,886 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Russellville #2 climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00017131. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00017131. For informational purposes only.

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