Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Big Cypress, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 58.0"
- Annual precip
- -10d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Big Cypress
Big Cypress, Florida averages 74°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 58.0"
- annual precipitation
- -10 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
74°F (23°C)
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
58.0"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Big Cypress) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Big Cypress area.
How Big Cypress compares to every U.S. city
Big Cypress's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Big Cypress
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Big Cypress 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 16.1 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1" | 0.0 | 21.2 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8" | 0.0 | 26.2 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 9.1" | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.6"
5.5 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
June 10.1"
17.3 days with precipitation
July 8.8"
17.4 days with precipitation
August 9.1"
18.6 days with precipitation
September 6.7"
16.5 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
-10 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
347
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,721
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Big Cypress's climate means for you
Big Cypress runs 74°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -10 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 347 heating and 3,721 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: Big Cypress, FL
Big Cypress, Florida runs an annual average of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 85°F to a mean daily low of 64°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00080737, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Big Cypress receives roughly 58.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages -10 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 20 and the first fall freeze near January 10. For energy use, 347 heating degree days and 3,721 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Big Cypress scores 74/100 (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 Big Cypress, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Big Cypress, Florida is 74°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 52°F (11°C).
How much rain does Big Cypress get? ▼
Big Cypress receives 58.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Big Cypress? ▼
Big Cypress has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Big Cypress? ▼
Big Cypress has approximately -10 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 20 and the first fall freeze around January 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Big Cypress? ▼
Big Cypress has 347 heating degree days and 3,721 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 Big Cypress climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00080737 near Big Cypress.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00080737. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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