Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.6"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stow
Stow, Ohio averages 49°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.6"
- annual precipitation
- 174 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
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stow) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Stow area.
How Stow compares to every U.S. city
Stow'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 Stow
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Stow captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.1" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
February 2.5"
March 3.2"
April 3.7"
May 4.1"
June 4.1"
July 4.2"
August 3.5"
September 3.8"
October 3.3"
November 3.0"
December 3.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,312
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
601
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Stow's climate means for you
Stow runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,312 heating and 601 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: Stow, OH
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Stow, Ohio as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00338062, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Stow should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 41.6 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 174 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 21. And on the energy front, 6,312 heating degree days and 601 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stow scores 64/100 (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 Stow, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stow, Ohio is 49°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Stow get? ▼
Stow receives 41.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stow? ▼
Stow 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 Stow? ▼
Stow has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stow? ▼
Stow has 6,312 heating degree days and 601 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 Stow climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00338062 near Stow.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00338062. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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