Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tell City, IN Climate
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- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 51.3"
- Annual precip
- 210d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tell City
Tell City, Indiana averages 56°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 51.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 210 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
51.3"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tell City) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Tell City area.
How Tell City compares to every U.S. city
Tell City'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 Tell City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Tell City'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 | 41°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 4.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
210 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,572
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,215
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tell City's climate means for you
Tell City runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 210 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,572 heating and 1,215 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: Tell City, IN
In Tell City, Indiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00128698, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Tell City averages 51.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 210 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near November 1. As for energy demand, 4,572 heating degree days and 1,215 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tell City scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tell City, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tell City, Indiana is 56°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Tell City get? ▼
Tell City receives 51.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tell City? ▼
Tell City 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 Tell City? ▼
Tell City has approximately 210 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tell City? ▼
Tell City has 4,572 heating degree days and 1,215 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 Tell City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00128698 near Tell City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00128698. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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