Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Belle Glade, FL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 55.2"
- Annual precip
- -11d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Belle Glade
Belle Glade, Florida averages 74°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 55.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- -11 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
74°F (24°C)
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
63°F
Annual Precip
55.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Belle Glade) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Belle Glade area.
How Belle Glade compares to every U.S. city
Belle Glade'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 Belle Glade
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Belle Glade, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| October | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.3"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
7.3 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
7.6 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 9.5"
16.2 days with precipitation
July 7.0"
17.0 days with precipitation
August 8.6"
17.1 days with precipitation
September 7.3"
17.5 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
-11 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
294
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,711
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Belle Glade's climate means for you
Belle Glade runs 74°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -11 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 294 heating and 3,711 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: Belle Glade, FL
In Belle Glade, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 85°F to a mean daily low of 63°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00080611, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Belle Glade should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 55.2 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -11 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 27 and the first fall freeze near January 16. And on the energy front, 294 heating degree days and 3,711 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Belle Glade 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 August-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 Belle Glade, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Belle Glade, Florida is 74°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 52°F (11°C).
How much rain does Belle Glade get? ▼
Belle Glade receives 55.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Belle Glade? ▼
Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade? ▼
Belle Glade has approximately -11 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 27 and the first fall freeze around January 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Belle Glade? ▼
Belle Glade has 294 heating degree days and 3,711 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 Belle Glade climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00080611 near Belle Glade.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00080611. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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