Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Inverness, FL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 52.4"
- Annual precip
- 277d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Inverness
Inverness, Florida averages 70°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 52.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 277 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
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
52.4"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Inverness) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Inverness area.
How Inverness compares to every U.S. city
Inverness'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 Inverness
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Inverness captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.7 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.3 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.5 |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
6.4 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
5.8 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
5.9 days with precipitation
June 8.1"
13.9 days with precipitation
July 7.8"
16.7 days with precipitation
August 8.7"
16.8 days with precipitation
September 5.8"
12.8 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
277 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,014
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,772
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Inverness's climate means for you
Inverness runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 277 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,014 heating and 2,772 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: Inverness, FL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Inverness, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 82°F to a mean daily low of 58°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00084289, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Inverness averages 52.4 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 277 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 3 and the first fall freeze near December 5. Turning to energy use, 1,014 heating degree days and 2,772 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Inverness 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 Inverness, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Inverness, Florida is 70°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Inverness get? ▼
Inverness receives 52.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Inverness? ▼
Inverness 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 Inverness? ▼
Inverness has approximately 277 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 3 and the first fall freeze around December 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Inverness? ▼
Inverness has 1,014 heating degree days and 2,772 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 Inverness climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00084289 near Inverness.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00084289. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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