Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bartow, FL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 50.9"
- Annual precip
- -17d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bartow
Bartow, 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
- 50.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- -17 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
62°F
Annual Precip
50.9"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bartow) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bartow area.
How Bartow compares to every U.S. city
Bartow'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 Bartow
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bartow 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.9 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
5.5 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
4.8 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
June 8.3"
13.0 days with precipitation
July 7.6"
15.0 days with precipitation
August 7.8"
15.7 days with precipitation
September 7.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
-17 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
479
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,440
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bartow's climate means for you
Bartow runs 73°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -17 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 479 heating and 3,440 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: Bartow, FL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bartow, 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 62°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00080478, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Bartow averages 50.9 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages -17 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 24 and the first fall freeze near January 7. As for energy demand, 479 heating degree days and 3,440 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bartow scores 79/100 (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 Bartow, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bartow, Florida is 73°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 50°F (10°C).
How much rain does Bartow get? ▼
Bartow receives 50.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bartow? ▼
Bartow 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 Bartow? ▼
Bartow has approximately -17 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 24 and the first fall freeze around January 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bartow? ▼
Bartow has 479 heating degree days and 3,440 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 Bartow climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00080478 near Bartow.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00080478. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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