Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bradenton, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 56.3"
- Annual precip
- -5d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bradenton
Bradenton, Florida averages 74°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 56.3"
- annual precipitation
- -5 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
83°F
Avg Low
65°F
Annual Precip
56.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bradenton) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bradenton area.
How Bradenton compares to every U.S. city
Bradenton'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 Bradenton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bradenton 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 | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 8.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 10.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.4 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
5.7 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 9.0"
14.0 days with precipitation
July 8.9"
17.2 days with precipitation
August 10.1"
18.1 days with precipitation
September 7.4"
14.1 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
-5 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
437
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,773
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Bradenton's climate means for you
Bradenton runs 74°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -5 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 437 heating and 3,773 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: Bradenton, FL
In Bradenton, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 65°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00080945, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bradenton receives roughly 56.3 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -5 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 16 and the first fall freeze near January 11. For energy use, 437 heating degree days and 3,773 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bradenton scores 79/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bradenton, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bradenton, Florida is 74°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 52°F (11°C).
How much rain does Bradenton get? ▼
Bradenton receives 56.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bradenton? ▼
Bradenton 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 Bradenton? ▼
Bradenton has approximately -5 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 16 and the first fall freeze around January 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bradenton? ▼
Bradenton has 437 heating degree days and 3,773 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 Bradenton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00080945 near Bradenton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00080945. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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