Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moss Bluff, LA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 69.3"
- Annual precip
- 268d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff, Louisiana averages 68°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 69.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 268 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
69.3"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
69.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moss Bluff) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Moss Bluff area.
How Moss Bluff compares to every U.S. city
Moss Bluff's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moss Bluff
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Moss Bluff, 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 6.6" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 5.3" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4" | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9" | 0.0 | 24.4 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5" | 0.0 | 24.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3" | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 6.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
February 4.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
8.6 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 7.4"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 5.9"
11.0 days with precipitation
August 7.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
September 6.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
October 5.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 5.1"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
268 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,609
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,680
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Moss Bluff's climate means for you
Moss Bluff runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 268 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,609 heating and 2,680 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: Moss Bluff, LA
Based on station USC00166434 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Moss Bluff, Louisiana averages 68°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 57°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Moss Bluff should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 69.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 268 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 2 and the first fall freeze near November 25. And on the energy front, 1,609 heating degree days and 2,680 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moss Bluff scores 72/100 (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 July-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 Moss Bluff, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moss Bluff, Louisiana is 68°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (5°C).
How much rain does Moss Bluff get? ▼
Moss Bluff receives 69.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moss Bluff? ▼
Moss Bluff has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moss Bluff? ▼
Moss Bluff has approximately 268 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 2 and the first fall freeze around November 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moss Bluff? ▼
Moss Bluff has 1,609 heating degree days and 2,680 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 Moss Bluff climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00166434 near Moss Bluff.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00166434. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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