Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Minden, LA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 57.6"
- Annual precip
- 242d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Minden
Minden, Louisiana averages 65°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 57.6"
- annual precipitation
- 242 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
65°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
57.6"
Annual Snow
0.4"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Minden) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Minden area.
How Minden compares to every U.S. city
Minden'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 Minden
MethodologyZooming out from Minden'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 | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3" | 0.1" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0" | 0.3" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.2 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.3"
Snow: 0.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
February 5.0"
Snow: 0.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 5.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 6.5"
7.5 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
July 3.7"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
6.7 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 4.4"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 5.7"
9.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
242 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,364
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,521
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Minden's climate means for you
Minden runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 242 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,364 heating and 2,521 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: Minden, LA
Minden, Louisiana runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 53°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00166244, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Minden should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 57.6 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 242 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 17 and the first fall freeze near November 14. And on the energy front, 2,364 heating degree days and 2,521 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Minden scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Minden, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Minden, Louisiana is 65°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Minden get? ▼
Minden receives 57.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Minden? ▼
Minden 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 Minden? ▼
Minden has approximately 242 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 17 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Minden? ▼
Minden has 2,364 heating degree days and 2,521 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 Minden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00166244 near Minden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00166244. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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