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FT Lauderdale Hollywood, FL Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

FT Lauderdale Hollywood, Florida has an average annual temperature of 77°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 61.0". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

77°F (25°C)

Avg High

84°F

Avg Low

71°F

Annual Precip

61.0"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

77°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

61.0"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Lauderdale Hollywood) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the FT Lauderdale Hollywood area.

Warming context for FT Lauderdale Hollywood

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for FT Lauderdale Hollywood captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 76°F (24°C) 61°F (16°C) 68°F (20°C)
February 77°F (25°C) 63°F (17°C) 70°F (21°C)
March 80°F (27°C) 66°F (19°C) 73°F (23°C)
April 83°F (28°C) 70°F (21°C) 76°F (25°C)
May 86°F (30°C) 74°F (23°C) 80°F (27°C)
June 88°F (31°C) 77°F (25°C) 83°F (28°C)
July 90°F (32°C) 78°F (25°C) 84°F (29°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 78°F (26°C) 84°F (29°C)
September 88°F (31°C) 77°F (25°C) 83°F (28°C)
October 85°F (30°C) 74°F (24°C) 80°F (27°C)
November 81°F (27°C) 68°F (20°C) 75°F (24°C)
December 78°F (25°C) 65°F (18°C) 71°F (22°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 2.9"

7.0 days with precipitation

February 2.4"

5.9 days with precipitation

March 2.4"

6.3 days with precipitation

April 3.0"

6.6 days with precipitation

May 5.6"

10.4 days with precipitation

June 9.6"

16.0 days with precipitation

July 5.4"

15.7 days with precipitation

August 7.9"

17.0 days with precipitation

September 8.0"

16.1 days with precipitation

October 7.4"

12.2 days with precipitation

November 3.7"

9.6 days with precipitation

December 2.8"

8.4 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

122

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

4,573

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

August

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: FT Lauderdale Hollywood, FL

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe FT Lauderdale Hollywood, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 77°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 71°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00012849, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. FT Lauderdale Hollywood receives roughly 61.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near N/A and the first fall freeze near N/A. For energy use, 122 heating degree days and 4,573 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 Hollywood scores 57/100 (Moderate), 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 August-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 FT Lauderdale Hollywood, FL?
The average annual temperature in FT Lauderdale Hollywood, Florida is 77°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 61°F (16°C).
How much rain does FT Lauderdale Hollywood get?
FT Lauderdale Hollywood receives 61.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Lauderdale Hollywood?
FT Lauderdale Hollywood has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in FT Lauderdale Hollywood?
Growing season data is not available for FT Lauderdale Hollywood.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Lauderdale Hollywood?
FT Lauderdale Hollywood has 122 heating degree days and 4,573 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this FT Lauderdale Hollywood climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00012849. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012849. For informational purposes only.

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