Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip, LA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 58.8"
- Annual precip
- 267d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip, Louisiana averages 68°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 58.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 267 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
58.8"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip area.
How FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip compares to every U.S. city
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip
MethodologyZooming out from FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9" | 5.2 | 0.4 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 5.3" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 27.1 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 17.9 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9" | 0.1 | 5.2 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.6"
February 4.9"
March 5.3"
April 5.3"
May 4.7"
June 5.3"
July 4.6"
August 3.8"
September 4.3"
October 4.9"
November 4.8"
December 5.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
267 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,751
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,706
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip's climate means for you
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 267 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,751 heating and 2,706 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 Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip, LA
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip, Louisiana runs an annual average of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 57°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 USW00053988, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip sees about 58.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 267 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 1 and the first fall freeze near November 23. On the energy side, 1,751 heating degree days and 2,706 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 Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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 FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip, Louisiana is 68°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip get? ▼
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip receives 58.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip? ▼
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip? ▼
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip has approximately 267 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 1 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip? ▼
FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip has 1,751 heating degree days and 2,706 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053988 near FT Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053988. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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