Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chipley, FL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 60.8"
- Annual precip
- 261d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chipley
Chipley, Florida averages 68°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 60.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 261 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
60.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chipley) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Chipley area.
How Chipley compares to every U.S. city
Chipley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Chipley
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Chipley's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.1 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.4 |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.6 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 5.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
7.5 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 7.2"
15.3 days with precipitation
August 6.2"
14.0 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
261 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,638
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,662
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chipley's climate means for you
Chipley runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 261 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,638 heating and 2,662 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: Chipley, FL
Based on station USC00081544 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Chipley, Florida averages 68°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Chipley averages 60.8 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 261 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 21. Turning to energy use, 1,638 heating degree days and 2,662 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chipley scores 77/100 (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 Chipley, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chipley, Florida is 68°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Chipley get? ▼
Chipley receives 60.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chipley? ▼
Chipley has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chipley? ▼
Chipley has approximately 261 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chipley? ▼
Chipley has 1,638 heating degree days and 2,662 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Chipley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00081544 near Chipley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00081544. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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