Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Scottsburg, IN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 185d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Scottsburg
Scottsburg, Indiana averages 55°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 185 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Scottsburg) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Scottsburg area.
How Scottsburg compares to every U.S. city
Scottsburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Scottsburg
MethodologyScottsburg's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 3.3 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 23.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
185 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,847
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,195
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Scottsburg's climate means for you
Scottsburg runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 185 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,847 heating and 1,195 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: Scottsburg, IN
Based on station USC00127875 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Scottsburg, Indiana averages 55°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Scottsburg receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 185 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 20. For energy use, 4,847 heating degree days and 1,195 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Scottsburg scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Scottsburg, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Scottsburg, Indiana is 55°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Scottsburg get? ▼
Scottsburg receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Scottsburg? ▼
Scottsburg has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Scottsburg? ▼
Scottsburg has approximately 185 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Scottsburg? ▼
Scottsburg has 4,847 heating degree days and 1,195 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 Scottsburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00127875 near Scottsburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00127875. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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