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Thorsby Exp Stn, AL Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Thorsby Exp Stn, Alabama has an average annual temperature of 63°F and a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 56.2". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

63°F (17°C)

Avg High

74°F

Avg Low

51°F

Annual Precip

56.2"

Comfort Score

77/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

77/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

63°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

56.2"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Thorsby Exp Stn) 77.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Thorsby Exp Stn area.

Warming context for Thorsby Exp Stn

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Thorsby Exp Stn captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 55°F (13°C) 33°F (1°C) 44°F (7°C)
February 59°F (15°C) 36°F (2°C) 48°F (9°C)
March 67°F (19°C) 43°F (6°C) 55°F (13°C)
April 74°F (24°C) 49°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
May 82°F (28°C) 58°F (14°C) 70°F (21°C)
June 87°F (31°C) 66°F (19°C) 76°F (25°C)
July 90°F (32°C) 69°F (20°C) 79°F (26°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 68°F (20°C) 79°F (26°C)
September 85°F (30°C) 63°F (17°C) 74°F (23°C)
October 76°F (25°C) 51°F (11°C) 64°F (18°C)
November 66°F (19°C) 41°F (5°C) 53°F (12°C)
December 57°F (14°C) 35°F (2°C) 46°F (8°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 5.6"

8.6 days with precipitation

February 5.7"

8.8 days with precipitation

March 5.8"

8.9 days with precipitation

April 4.8"

7.6 days with precipitation

May 4.1"

8.1 days with precipitation

June 4.8"

9.3 days with precipitation

July 5.4"

9.5 days with precipitation

August 4.1"

8.0 days with precipitation

September 3.6"

6.1 days with precipitation

October 2.9"

5.4 days with precipitation

November 4.3"

6.5 days with precipitation

December 5.2"

8.2 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 11

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 21

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

2,686

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,816

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Thorsby Exp Stn, AL

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Thorsby Exp Stn, Alabama as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00018209, 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. Thorsby Exp Stn receives roughly 56.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 21 and the first fall freeze near November 11. For energy use, 2,686 heating degree days and 1,816 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Thorsby Exp Stn scores 77/100 (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 Thorsby Exp Stn, AL?
The average annual temperature in Thorsby Exp Stn, Alabama is 63°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Thorsby Exp Stn get?
Thorsby Exp Stn receives 56.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Thorsby Exp Stn?
Thorsby Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Thorsby Exp Stn?
Growing season data is not available for Thorsby Exp Stn.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Thorsby Exp Stn?
Thorsby Exp Stn has 2,686 heating degree days and 1,816 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Thorsby Exp Stn climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00018209. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00018209. For informational purposes only.

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