Climate Comfort Score
89/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Crescent City, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 89/100
- Comfort score
- 49.9"
- Annual precip
- -24d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Crescent City
Crescent City, Florida averages 71°F a year and scores 89/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 93% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 89/100
- comfort score, milder than 93% of U.S. cities
- 49.9"
- annual precipitation
- -24 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
71°F (22°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
49.9"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
89/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Crescent City) 89.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Crescent City area.
How Crescent City compares to every U.S. city
Crescent City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
89 Top 7% higher than 93% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Crescent City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Crescent City, 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.5 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.5 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
6.3 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 7.6"
13.4 days with precipitation
July 6.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
August 7.1"
14.4 days with precipitation
September 5.9"
11.5 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
-24 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
814
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,118
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Crescent City's climate means for you
Crescent City runs 71°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -24 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 814 heating and 3,118 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: Crescent City, FL
An annual average temperature of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 62°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Crescent City, Florida. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00081978 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Crescent City averages 49.9 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages -24 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 1 and the first fall freeze near January 8. Turning to energy use, 814 heating degree days and 3,118 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Crescent City scores 89/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Crescent City, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Crescent City, Florida is 71°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 47°F (8°C).
How much rain does Crescent City get? ▼
Crescent City receives 49.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Crescent City? ▼
Crescent City has a climate comfort score of 89/100 (Excellent), milder than 93% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Crescent City? ▼
Crescent City has approximately -24 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 1 and the first fall freeze around January 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Crescent City? ▼
Crescent City has 814 heating degree days and 3,118 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 Crescent City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00081978 near Crescent City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00081978. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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