Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Shirley Brookhaven, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 44.2"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Shirley Brookhaven
Shirley Brookhaven, New York averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 44.2"
- annual precipitation
- 193 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
44.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Shirley Brookhaven) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Shirley Brookhaven area.
How Shirley Brookhaven compares to every U.S. city
Shirley Brookhaven'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 Shirley Brookhaven
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Shirley Brookhaven'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 | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
11.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,346
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
784
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What Shirley Brookhaven's climate means for you
Shirley Brookhaven runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,346 heating and 784 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: Shirley Brookhaven, NY
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Shirley Brookhaven, New York as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00054790, 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. Shirley Brookhaven receives roughly 44.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 193 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 28. For energy use, 5,346 heating degree days and 784 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Shirley Brookhaven 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 Shirley Brookhaven, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Shirley Brookhaven, New York is 52°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Shirley Brookhaven get? ▼
Shirley Brookhaven receives 44.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Shirley Brookhaven? ▼
Shirley Brookhaven 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 Shirley Brookhaven? ▼
Shirley Brookhaven has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Shirley Brookhaven? ▼
Shirley Brookhaven has 5,346 heating degree days and 784 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 Shirley Brookhaven climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00054790 near Shirley Brookhaven.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00054790. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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