Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tuscaloosa Acfd, AL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 57.8"
- Annual precip
- 248d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tuscaloosa Acfd
Tuscaloosa Acfd, Alabama averages 66°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 57.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 248 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
57.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tuscaloosa Acfd) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Tuscaloosa Acfd area.
How Tuscaloosa Acfd compares to every U.S. city
Tuscaloosa Acfd's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tuscaloosa Acfd
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Tuscaloosa Acfd 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.7 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 5.8"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 5.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 5.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 4.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 5.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
248 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,149
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,554
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tuscaloosa Acfd's climate means for you
Tuscaloosa Acfd runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 248 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,149 heating and 2,554 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: Tuscaloosa Acfd, AL
Based on station USC00018380 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Tuscaloosa Acfd, Alabama averages 66°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 55°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Tuscaloosa Acfd should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 57.8 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 248 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 12 and the first fall freeze near November 15. And on the energy front, 2,149 heating degree days and 2,554 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tuscaloosa Acfd scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tuscaloosa Acfd, AL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tuscaloosa Acfd, Alabama is 66°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Tuscaloosa Acfd get? ▼
Tuscaloosa Acfd receives 57.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tuscaloosa Acfd? ▼
Tuscaloosa Acfd has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tuscaloosa Acfd? ▼
Tuscaloosa Acfd has approximately 248 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 12 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tuscaloosa Acfd? ▼
Tuscaloosa Acfd has 2,149 heating degree days and 2,554 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 Tuscaloosa Acfd climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00018380 near Tuscaloosa Acfd.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00018380. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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