Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg 2 stations
Cross City, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 51.5"
- Annual precip
- 266d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cross City
Cross City, Florida averages 69°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 51.5"
- annual precipitation
- 266 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
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
51.5"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cross City) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Cross City area.
How Cross City compares to every U.S. city
Cross City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cross City
MethodologyCross City's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4" | N/A | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0" | N/A | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5" | N/A | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9" | N/A | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7" | N/A | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 20.5 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8" | N/A | 0.0 | 23.9 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1" | N/A | 0.0 | 22.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8" | N/A | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2" | N/A | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1" | N/A | 2.0 | 0.1 |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0" | N/A | 6.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 7.0"
16.7 days with precipitation
July 7.8"
20.4 days with precipitation
August 8.1"
20.2 days with precipitation
September 5.8"
16.2 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
13.0 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
266 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,257
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,695
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 5.4 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 70% | 6.1 | N/A | N/A |
| March | 71% | 5.8 | N/A | N/A |
| April | 70% | 5.4 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 73% | 4.9 | N/A | N/A |
| June | 79% | 4.2 | N/A | N/A |
| July | 81% | 3.8 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 81% | 4.4 | N/A | N/A |
| September | 78% | 4.9 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 75% | 4.7 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 76% | 4.6 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 76% | 5.3 | N/A | N/A |
What Cross City's climate means for you
Cross City runs 69°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 266 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,257 heating and 2,695 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: Cross City, FL
An annual average temperature of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 58°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Cross City, Florida. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from 2 weather stations and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Cross City averages 51.5 inches of precipitation annually, with seasonal snowfall possible - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 266 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 26. Turning to energy use, 1,257 heating degree days and 2,695 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cross City scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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 Cross City, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cross City, Florida is 69°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does Cross City get? ▼
Cross City receives 51.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cross City? ▼
Cross City has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cross City? ▼
Cross City has approximately 266 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cross City? ▼
Cross City has 1,257 heating degree days and 2,695 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 Cross City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Cross City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012833. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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