Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg 2 stations
Monticello, FL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 59.9"
- Annual precip
- 261d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Monticello
Monticello, 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
- 59.9"
- annual precipitation
- 261 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
79°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
59.9"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Monticello) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Monticello area.
How Monticello compares to every U.S. city
Monticello'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 Monticello
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Monticello'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.5 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
5.8 days with precipitation
June 7.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 7.5"
15.0 days with precipitation
August 7.5"
13.2 days with precipitation
September 5.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
5.0 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
261 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,581
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,406
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Monticello's climate means for you
Monticello runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 261 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,581 heating and 2,406 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: Monticello, FL
Based on 2 weather stations feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Monticello, Florida averages 67°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°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.
Monticello averages 59.9 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 261 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 7 and the first fall freeze near November 23. As for energy demand, 1,581 heating degree days and 2,406 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Monticello 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 Monticello, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Monticello, Florida is 67°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (5°C).
How much rain does Monticello get? ▼
Monticello receives 59.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Monticello? ▼
Monticello 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 Monticello? ▼
Monticello has approximately 261 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 7 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Monticello? ▼
Monticello has 1,581 heating degree days and 2,406 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 Monticello climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Monticello.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00085879. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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