Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lakeland, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 56.8"
- Annual precip
- -17d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lakeland
Lakeland, Florida averages 74°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 56.8"
- annual precipitation
- -17 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
74°F (23°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
56.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lakeland) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lakeland area.
How Lakeland compares to every U.S. city
Lakeland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lakeland
MethodologyZooming out from Lakeland'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.0 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 9.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.2 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.3 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
June 8.7"
16.5 days with precipitation
July 8.8"
19.0 days with precipitation
August 9.1"
18.7 days with precipitation
September 7.6"
14.9 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
December 2.6"
7.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
-17 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
444
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,723
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Lakeland's climate means for you
Lakeland runs 74°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -17 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 444 heating and 3,723 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: Lakeland, FL
An annual average temperature of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 64°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lakeland, Florida. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00084802 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lakeland should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 56.8 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -17 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 26 and the first fall freeze near January 9. And on the energy front, 444 heating degree days and 3,723 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lakeland scores 79/100 (Good), 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 August-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 Lakeland, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lakeland, Florida is 74°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 51°F (10°C).
How much rain does Lakeland get? ▼
Lakeland receives 56.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lakeland? ▼
Lakeland has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lakeland? ▼
Lakeland has approximately -17 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 26 and the first fall freeze around January 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lakeland? ▼
Lakeland has 444 heating degree days and 3,723 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 Lakeland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00084802 near Lakeland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00084802. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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