Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Buras, LA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 62.8"
- Annual precip
- -21d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Buras
Buras, Louisiana averages 70°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 62.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- -21 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
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
63°F
Annual Precip
62.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
62.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Buras) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Buras area.
How Buras compares to every U.S. city
Buras's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Buras
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Buras, 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.8 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.4"
8.5 days with precipitation
February 4.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
June 7.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 7.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 7.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
September 6.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
-21 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,054
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,995
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Buras's climate means for you
Buras runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -21 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,054 heating and 2,995 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: Buras, LA
An annual average temperature of 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 63°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Buras, Louisiana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00161292 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Buras averages 62.8 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages -21 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 25 and the first fall freeze near January 4. Turning to energy use, 1,054 heating degree days and 2,995 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Buras scores 69/100 (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, July-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 Buras, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Buras, Louisiana is 70°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 47°F (8°C).
How much rain does Buras get? ▼
Buras receives 62.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Buras? ▼
Buras has a climate comfort score of 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Buras? ▼
Buras has approximately -21 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 25 and the first fall freeze around January 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Buras? ▼
Buras has 1,054 heating degree days and 2,995 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 Buras climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00161292 near Buras.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00161292. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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