Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Alexandria Esler Rgnl, LA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 57.1"
- Annual precip
- 237d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Alexandria Esler Rgnl
Alexandria Esler Rgnl, Louisiana averages 66°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 57.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 237 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
78°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
57.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Alexandria Esler Rgnl) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Alexandria Esler Rgnl area.
How Alexandria Esler Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Alexandria Esler Rgnl'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 Alexandria Esler Rgnl
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Alexandria Esler Rgnl, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 60°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 26.3 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 26.6 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9" | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 4.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 5.4"
10.3 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 4.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
November 5.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
237 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,052
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,429
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Alexandria Esler Rgnl's climate means for you
Alexandria Esler Rgnl runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 237 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,052 heating and 2,429 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: Alexandria Esler Rgnl, LA
In Alexandria Esler Rgnl, Louisiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00013935, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Alexandria Esler Rgnl averages 57.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 237 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 16 and the first fall freeze near November 8. Turning to energy use, 2,052 heating degree days and 2,429 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Alexandria Esler Rgnl scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Alexandria Esler Rgnl, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Alexandria Esler Rgnl, Louisiana is 66°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Alexandria Esler Rgnl get? ▼
Alexandria Esler Rgnl receives 57.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Alexandria Esler Rgnl? ▼
Alexandria Esler Rgnl 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 Alexandria Esler Rgnl? ▼
Alexandria Esler Rgnl has approximately 237 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 16 and the first fall freeze around November 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Alexandria Esler Rgnl? ▼
Alexandria Esler Rgnl has 2,052 heating degree days and 2,429 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 Alexandria Esler Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013935 near Alexandria Esler Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013935. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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