Climate Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Destin FT Walton, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 85/100
- Comfort score
- 55.4"
- Annual precip
- 326d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Destin FT Walton
Destin FT Walton, Florida averages 70°F a year and scores 85/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 85/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 55.4"
- annual precipitation
- 326 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
78°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
55.4"
Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Destin FT Walton) 85.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Destin FT Walton area.
How Destin FT Walton compares to every U.S. city
Destin FT Walton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
85 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Destin FT Walton
MethodologyDestin FT Walton'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 | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 5.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
March 4.7"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
7.9 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 5.8"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 6.1"
12.4 days with precipitation
September 5.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
326 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,179
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,936
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Destin FT Walton's climate means for you
Destin FT Walton runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 326 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,179 heating and 2,936 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: Destin FT Walton, FL
Destin FT Walton, Florida runs an annual average of 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 61°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00053853, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Destin FT Walton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 55.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 326 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 5 and the first fall freeze near December 28. And on the energy front, 1,179 heating degree days and 2,936 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Destin FT Walton scores 85/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Destin FT Walton, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Destin FT Walton, Florida is 70°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Destin FT Walton get? ▼
Destin FT Walton receives 55.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Destin FT Walton? ▼
Destin FT Walton has a climate comfort score of 85/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Destin FT Walton? ▼
Destin FT Walton has approximately 326 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 5 and the first fall freeze around December 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Destin FT Walton? ▼
Destin FT Walton has 1,179 heating degree days and 2,936 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 Destin FT Walton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053853 near Destin FT Walton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053853. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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