Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, IN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 33.4"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Valparaiso Porter CO Muni
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, Indiana averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 33.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 189 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
33.4"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valparaiso Porter CO Muni) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Valparaiso Porter CO Muni area.
How Valparaiso Porter CO Muni compares to every U.S. city
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni'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 Valparaiso Porter CO Muni
MethodologyZooming out from Valparaiso Porter CO Muni'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7" | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
12.9 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 2.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
11.5 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,737
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
976
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Valparaiso Porter CO Muni's climate means for you
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,737 heating and 976 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: Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, IN
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 42°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, Indiana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00004846 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Valparaiso Porter CO Muni should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 33.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 26. And on the energy front, 5,737 heating degree days and 976 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valparaiso Porter CO Muni scores 68/100 (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 Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, Indiana is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Valparaiso Porter CO Muni get? ▼
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni receives 33.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valparaiso Porter CO Muni? ▼
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni 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 Valparaiso Porter CO Muni? ▼
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valparaiso Porter CO Muni? ▼
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni has 5,737 heating degree days and 976 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 Valparaiso Porter CO Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004846 near Valparaiso Porter CO Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004846. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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