Climate Comfort Score
62/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 77°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Lauderdale Beach, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 77°F
- Avg annual temp
- 62/100
- Comfort score
- 64.3"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Lauderdale Beach
FT Lauderdale Beach, Florida averages 77°F a year and scores 62/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 77°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 62/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 64.3"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
77°F (25°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
70°F
Annual Precip
64.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
77°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
64.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Lauderdale Beach) 62.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the FT Lauderdale Beach area.
How FT Lauderdale Beach compares to every U.S. city
FT Lauderdale Beach's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
62 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Lauderdale Beach
MethodologyZooming out from FT Lauderdale Beach'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 | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.4 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 9.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.5"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
7.0 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
6.1 days with precipitation
May 6.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 8.0"
14.3 days with precipitation
July 6.0"
14.1 days with precipitation
August 7.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
September 9.3"
15.2 days with precipitation
October 7.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
135
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,486
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What FT Lauderdale Beach's climate means for you
FT Lauderdale Beach runs 77°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 135 heating and 4,486 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: FT Lauderdale Beach, FL
Based on station USC00083168 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, FT Lauderdale Beach, Florida averages 77°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 70°F. August 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.
FT Lauderdale Beach averages 64.3 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 135 heating degree days and 4,486 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Lauderdale Beach scores 62/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in FT Lauderdale Beach, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Lauderdale Beach, Florida is 77°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 60°F (15°C).
How much rain does FT Lauderdale Beach get? ▼
FT Lauderdale Beach receives 64.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Lauderdale Beach? ▼
FT Lauderdale Beach has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Lauderdale Beach? ▼
Growing season data is not available for FT Lauderdale Beach.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Lauderdale Beach? ▼
FT Lauderdale Beach has 135 heating degree days and 4,486 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 FT Lauderdale Beach climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00083168 near FT Lauderdale Beach.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00083168. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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