Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 42.8"
- Annual precip
- 222d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wantagh Cedar Creek
Wantagh Cedar Creek, New York averages 55°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 42.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 222 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
42.8"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wantagh Cedar Creek) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wantagh Cedar Creek area.
How Wantagh Cedar Creek compares to every U.S. city
Wantagh Cedar Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wantagh Cedar Creek
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Wantagh Cedar Creek 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
8.4 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
222 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,591
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,115
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wantagh Cedar Creek's climate means for you
Wantagh Cedar Creek runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 222 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,591 heating and 1,115 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: Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY
Wantagh Cedar Creek, New York runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 47°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00308946, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wantagh Cedar Creek receives roughly 42.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 222 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 11. For energy use, 4,591 heating degree days and 1,115 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wantagh Cedar Creek scores 78/100 (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 Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wantagh Cedar Creek, New York is 55°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Wantagh Cedar Creek get? ▼
Wantagh Cedar Creek receives 42.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wantagh Cedar Creek? ▼
Wantagh Cedar Creek has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wantagh Cedar Creek? ▼
Wantagh Cedar Creek has approximately 222 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wantagh Cedar Creek? ▼
Wantagh Cedar Creek has 4,591 heating degree days and 1,115 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 Wantagh Cedar Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00308946 near Wantagh Cedar Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00308946. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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