Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Young America, IN Climate
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- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 41.1"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Young America
Young America, Indiana averages 50°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 41.1"
- annual precipitation · 25" snow
- 175 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
41.1"
Annual Snow
24.6"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Plus 24.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Young America) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Young America area.
How Young America compares to every U.S. city
Young America's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Young America
MethodologyYoung America's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.5" | 8.2" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3" | 7.3" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6" | 2.7" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.6" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 4.9 | 0.1 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 0.7" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 5.1" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.5"
Snow: 8.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 7.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
Snow: 2.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 0.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 5.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
7.2 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 0.7"
8.7 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
Snow: 5.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,177
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
771
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Young America's climate means for you
Young America runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,177 heating and 771 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: Young America, IN
Young America, Indiana runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USC00129905, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Young America should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 41.1 inches, with 24.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 17. And on the energy front, 6,177 heating degree days and 771 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Young America scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Young America, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Young America, Indiana is 50°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Young America get? ▼
Young America receives 41.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 24.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Young America? ▼
Young America has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Young America? ▼
Young America has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 25 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Young America? ▼
Young America has 6,177 heating degree days and 771 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 Young America climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00129905 near Young America.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00129905. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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