Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sylacauga, AL Climate
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- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 57.1"
- Annual precip
- 212d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sylacauga
Sylacauga, Alabama averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 57.1"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 212 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
57.1"
Annual Snow
1.7"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.1"
Plus 1.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sylacauga) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Sylacauga area.
How Sylacauga compares to every U.S. city
Sylacauga's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sylacauga
MethodologyZooming out from Sylacauga'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5" | 0.4" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9" | 0.1" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5" | 1.2" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.6 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.5"
Snow: 0.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 5.9"
Snow: 0.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
Snow: 1.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
April 4.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
December 5.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
212 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,937
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,754
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sylacauga's climate means for you
Sylacauga runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 212 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,937 heating and 1,754 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: Sylacauga, AL
Based on station USC00017999 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Sylacauga, Alabama averages 62°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 50°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. Sylacauga receives roughly 57.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 1.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 212 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 2 and the first fall freeze near October 31. For energy use, 2,937 heating degree days and 1,754 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sylacauga scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Sylacauga, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sylacauga, Alabama is 62°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Sylacauga get? ▼
Sylacauga receives 57.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sylacauga? ▼
Sylacauga has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sylacauga? ▼
Sylacauga has approximately 212 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 2 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sylacauga? ▼
Sylacauga has 2,937 heating degree days and 1,754 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Sylacauga climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00017999 near Sylacauga.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00017999. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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