Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Leesville, LA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 59.3"
- Annual precip
- 234d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Leesville
Leesville, Louisiana averages 66°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 59.3"
- annual precipitation
- 234 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
59.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Leesville) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Leesville area.
How Leesville compares to every U.S. city
Leesville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Leesville
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Leesville, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5" | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3" | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 25.2 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 25.2 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 15.7 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1" | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
February 4.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 5.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
November 5.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
234 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,004
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,453
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What Leesville's climate means for you
Leesville runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 234 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,004 heating and 2,453 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: Leesville, LA
In Leesville, Louisiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 55°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00165266, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Leesville averages 59.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 234 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 20 and the first fall freeze near November 9. Turning to energy use, 2,004 heating degree days and 2,453 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Leesville scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Leesville, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Leesville, Louisiana is 66°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Leesville get? ▼
Leesville receives 59.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Leesville? ▼
Leesville has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Leesville? ▼
Leesville has approximately 234 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Leesville? ▼
Leesville has 2,004 heating degree days and 2,453 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 Leesville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00165266 near Leesville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00165266. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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