Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lake City, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 54.0"
- Annual precip
- 272d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lake City
Lake City, Florida averages 67°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 54.0"
- annual precipitation
- 272 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
67°F (20°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
54.0"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake City) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Lake City area.
How Lake City compares to every U.S. city
Lake City'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 Lake City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lake City, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.1 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
9.0 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 7.5"
14.7 days with precipitation
July 7.2"
15.7 days with precipitation
August 7.3"
17.0 days with precipitation
September 5.9"
11.5 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
272 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,489
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,319
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lake City's climate means for you
Lake City runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 272 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,489 heating and 2,319 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: Lake City, FL
Based on station USC00084731 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Lake City, Florida averages 67°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°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.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lake City sees about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 272 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 28. On the energy side, 1,489 heating degree days and 2,319 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake City scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lake City, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lake City, Florida is 67°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Lake City get? ▼
Lake City receives 54.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake City? ▼
Lake City 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 Lake City? ▼
Lake City has approximately 272 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 1 and the first fall freeze around November 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake City? ▼
Lake City has 1,489 heating degree days and 2,319 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 Lake City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00084731 near Lake City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00084731. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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