Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg 2 stations
Salisbury, MD Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 48.0"
- Annual precip
- 218d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Salisbury
Salisbury, Maryland averages 59°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 48.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 218 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
48.0"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Salisbury) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Salisbury area.
How Salisbury compares to every U.S. city
Salisbury's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Salisbury
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Salisbury'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 | 47°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 13.1 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
11.4 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 5.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
218 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,764
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,499
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Salisbury's climate means for you
Salisbury runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 218 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,764 heating and 1,499 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: Salisbury, MD
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Salisbury, Maryland as a location with an annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from 2 weather stations, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Salisbury sees about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 218 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 7. On the energy side, 3,764 heating degree days and 1,499 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Salisbury scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Salisbury, MD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Salisbury, Maryland is 59°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Salisbury get? ▼
Salisbury receives 48.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Salisbury? ▼
Salisbury has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Salisbury? ▼
Salisbury has approximately 218 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Salisbury? ▼
Salisbury has 3,764 heating degree days and 1,499 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 Salisbury climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Salisbury.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00188000. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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