Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 51.2"
- Annual precip
- -10d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Pierce ST Lucie CO
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO, Florida averages 73°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 51.2"
- annual precipitation
- -10 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
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
51.2"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Pierce ST Lucie CO) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the FT Pierce ST Lucie CO area.
How FT Pierce ST Lucie CO compares to every U.S. city
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO'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 FT Pierce ST Lucie CO
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. FT Pierce ST Lucie CO's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 2.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
9.0 days with precipitation
June 6.7"
14.2 days with precipitation
July 5.8"
15.3 days with precipitation
August 6.9"
15.4 days with precipitation
September 6.3"
15.4 days with precipitation
October 5.3"
12.2 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
-10 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
418
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,391
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What FT Pierce ST Lucie CO's climate means for you
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO runs 73°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -10 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 418 heating and 3,391 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 Pierce ST Lucie CO, FL
An annual average temperature of 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 64°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for FT Pierce ST Lucie CO, Florida. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00012895 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, FT Pierce ST Lucie CO averages 51.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages -10 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 24 and the first fall freeze near January 14. Turning to energy use, 418 heating degree days and 3,391 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 Pierce ST Lucie CO scores 74/100 (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 Pierce ST Lucie CO, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Pierce ST Lucie CO, Florida is 73°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 51°F (11°C).
How much rain does FT Pierce ST Lucie CO get? ▼
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO receives 51.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Pierce ST Lucie CO? ▼
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO 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 FT Pierce ST Lucie CO? ▼
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO has approximately -10 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 24 and the first fall freeze around January 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Pierce ST Lucie CO? ▼
FT Pierce ST Lucie CO has 418 heating degree days and 3,391 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 Pierce ST Lucie CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012895 near FT Pierce ST Lucie CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012895. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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