Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Slippery Rock, PA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 45.2"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 45.2"
- yearly precipitation 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
45.2"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Slippery Rock) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Slippery Rock area.
How Slippery Rock compares to every U.S. city
Slippery Rock'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 Slippery Rock
MethodologyZooming out from Slippery Rock's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1" | 3.2 | 0.6 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 7.3 | 0.1 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5" | 18.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
17.2 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
13.6 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
13.1 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
14.2 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
15.0 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
14.1 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
13.5 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
13.2 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
15.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,575
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
454
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Slippery Rock's climate means for you
Slippery Rock runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,575 heating and 454 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: Slippery Rock, PA
In Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00368184, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Slippery Rock sees about 45.2 inches of precipitation a 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 7 and the first fall freeze near October 14. On the energy side, 6,575 heating degree days and 454 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Slippery Rock scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Slippery Rock, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania is 48°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Slippery Rock get? ▼
Slippery Rock receives 45.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Slippery Rock? ▼
Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock? ▼
Slippery Rock has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Slippery Rock? ▼
Slippery Rock has 6,575 heating degree days and 454 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 Slippery Rock climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00368184 near Slippery Rock.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00368184. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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