Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Jena, LA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 59.5"
- Annual precip
- 238d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Jena
Jena, Louisiana averages 65°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 59.5"
- annual precipitation
- 238 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
59.5"
Annual Snow
0.5"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Jena) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Jena area.
How Jena compares to every U.S. city
Jena's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Jena
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Jena 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5" | 0.3" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8" | 0.2" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.7"
8.6 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
Snow: 0.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 5.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
8.4 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
5.3 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 5.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
December 5.8"
Snow: 0.2"
8.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
238 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,275
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,297
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Jena's climate means for you
Jena runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 238 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,275 heating and 2,297 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: Jena, LA
In Jena, Louisiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00164696, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Jena receives roughly 59.5 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 238 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 19 and the first fall freeze near November 12. For energy use, 2,275 heating degree days and 2,297 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Jena scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 July-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 Jena, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Jena, Louisiana is 65°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Jena get? ▼
Jena receives 59.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Jena? ▼
Jena has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Jena? ▼
Jena has approximately 238 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 19 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Jena? ▼
Jena has 2,275 heating degree days and 2,297 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 Jena climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00164696 near Jena.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00164696. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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