Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Monroe Rgnl, LA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 55.1"
- Annual precip
- 252d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Monroe Rgnl
Monroe Rgnl, Louisiana averages 66°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 55.1"
- annual precipitation
- 252 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
55.1"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Monroe Rgnl) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Monroe Rgnl area.
How Monroe Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Monroe Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Monroe Rgnl
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Monroe Rgnl's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 19.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 26.3 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 25.5 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 4.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 5.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 5.8"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 5.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
252 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,213
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,495
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70% | 7.0 | 51% | 34% |
| February | 68% | 7.9 | 48% | 33% |
| March | 69% | 7.6 | 49% | 28% |
| April | 71% | 7.0 | 53% | 20% |
| May | 74% | 5.8 | 50% | 15% |
| June | 75% | 5.0 | 57% | 9% |
| July | 74% | 4.6 | 63% | 7% |
| August | 73% | 4.8 | 60% | 9% |
| September | 70% | 5.3 | 67% | 11% |
| October | 74% | 5.4 | 61% | 21% |
| November | 73% | 6.3 | 54% | 28% |
| December | 73% | 6.9 | 52% | 33% |
What Monroe Rgnl's climate means for you
Monroe Rgnl runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 252 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,213 heating and 2,495 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: Monroe Rgnl, LA
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 55°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Monroe Rgnl, Louisiana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00013942 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Monroe Rgnl averages 55.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 252 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 15. Turning to energy use, 2,213 heating degree days and 2,495 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Monroe Rgnl scores 82/100 (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 Monroe Rgnl, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Monroe Rgnl, Louisiana is 66°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Monroe Rgnl get? ▼
Monroe Rgnl receives 55.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Monroe Rgnl? ▼
Monroe Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Monroe Rgnl? ▼
Monroe Rgnl has approximately 252 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Monroe Rgnl? ▼
Monroe Rgnl has 2,213 heating degree days and 2,495 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 Monroe Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013942 near Monroe Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013942. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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