Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg 2 stations
Daytona Beach, FL Climate
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- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 51.3"
- Annual precip
- -22d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, Florida averages 72°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 51.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- -22 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
63°F
Annual Precip
51.3"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Daytona Beach) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Daytona Beach area.
How Daytona Beach compares to every U.S. city
Daytona Beach's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Daytona Beach
MethodologyDaytona Beach'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0" | 0.0 | 19.5 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
8.0 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
6.3 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
June 6.9"
14.7 days with precipitation
July 6.0"
13.7 days with precipitation
August 6.6"
14.8 days with precipitation
September 7.2"
14.5 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
10.8 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
7.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
-22 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
708
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,112
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Daytona Beach's climate means for you
Daytona Beach runs 72°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -22 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 708 heating and 3,112 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: Daytona Beach, FL
An annual average temperature of 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 63°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Daytona Beach, Florida. July 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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Daytona Beach receives roughly 51.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages -22 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 30 and the first fall freeze near January 8. For energy use, 708 heating degree days and 3,112 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Daytona Beach scores 74/100 (Good), 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 July-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 Daytona Beach, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Daytona Beach, Florida is 72°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 49°F (9°C).
How much rain does Daytona Beach get? ▼
Daytona Beach receives 51.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Daytona Beach? ▼
Daytona Beach has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Daytona Beach? ▼
Daytona Beach has approximately -22 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 30 and the first fall freeze around January 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Daytona Beach? ▼
Daytona Beach has 708 heating degree days and 3,112 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 Daytona Beach climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Daytona Beach.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012834. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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