Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
High Springs, FL Climate
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- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 51.7"
- Annual precip
- 254d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for High Springs
High Springs, Florida averages 68°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 51.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 254 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
81°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
51.7"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (High Springs) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the High Springs area.
How High Springs compares to every U.S. city
High Springs's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for High Springs
MethodologyHigh Springs's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 13.7 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
8.6 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 6.7"
13.9 days with precipitation
July 7.1"
14.6 days with precipitation
August 7.2"
15.8 days with precipitation
September 5.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 2.2"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 2.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
254 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,354
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,578
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What High Springs's climate means for you
High Springs runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 254 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,354 heating and 2,578 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: High Springs, FL
Based on station USC00083956 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, High Springs, Florida averages 68°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 56°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in High Springs should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 51.7 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 254 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 13 and the first fall freeze near November 22. And on the energy front, 1,354 heating degree days and 2,578 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, High Springs scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in High Springs, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in High Springs, Florida is 68°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does High Springs get? ▼
High Springs receives 51.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for High Springs? ▼
High Springs has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in High Springs? ▼
High Springs has approximately 254 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 13 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in High Springs? ▼
High Springs has 1,354 heating degree days and 2,578 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 High Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00083956 near High Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00083956. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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