Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Avon Park, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 52.7"
- Annual precip
- -20d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Avon Park
Avon Park, Florida averages 73°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 52.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- -20 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
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
63°F
Annual Precip
52.7"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Avon Park) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Avon Park area.
How Avon Park compares to every U.S. city
Avon Park's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Avon Park
MethodologyAvon Park'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 | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.9 |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.3 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.9 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
6.1 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
5.9 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
6.7 days with precipitation
June 9.2"
14.6 days with precipitation
July 7.4"
16.3 days with precipitation
August 7.6"
15.7 days with precipitation
September 7.5"
13.8 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 2.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
-20 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
507
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,578
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Avon Park's climate means for you
Avon Park runs 73°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -20 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 507 heating and 3,578 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: Avon Park, FL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Avon Park, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 63°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00080369, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Avon Park receives roughly 52.7 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -20 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 28 and the first fall freeze near January 8. For energy use, 507 heating degree days and 3,578 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Avon Park scores 79/100 (Good), 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, August-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 Avon Park, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Avon Park, Florida is 73°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 49°F (10°C).
How much rain does Avon Park get? ▼
Avon Park receives 52.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Avon Park? ▼
Avon Park has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Avon Park? ▼
Avon Park has approximately -20 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 28 and the first fall freeze around January 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Avon Park? ▼
Avon Park has 507 heating degree days and 3,578 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Avon Park climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00080369 near Avon Park.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00080369. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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