Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Franklin, LA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 65.3"
- Annual precip
- 300d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Franklin
Franklin, Louisiana averages 69°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 65.3"
- annual precipitation
- 300 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
69°F (20°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
65.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
65.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Franklin) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Franklin area.
How Franklin compares to every U.S. city
Franklin'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 Franklin
MethodologyZooming out from Franklin's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 4.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
June 7.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 8.0"
14.1 days with precipitation
August 7.6"
13.5 days with precipitation
September 5.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 4.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
300 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,333
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,759
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Franklin's climate means for you
Franklin runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 300 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,333 heating and 2,759 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: Franklin, LA
Based on station USC00163313 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Franklin, Louisiana averages 69°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 60°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, Franklin averages 65.3 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 300 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 11 and the first fall freeze near December 8. Turning to energy use, 1,333 heating degree days and 2,759 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Franklin scores 77/100 (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 Franklin, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Franklin, Louisiana is 69°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 44°F (7°C).
How much rain does Franklin get? ▼
Franklin receives 65.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Franklin? ▼
Franklin 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 Franklin? ▼
Franklin has approximately 300 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 11 and the first fall freeze around December 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Franklin? ▼
Franklin has 1,333 heating degree days and 2,759 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 Franklin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00163313 near Franklin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00163313. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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