Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Natchitoches, LA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 55.9"
- Annual precip
- 276d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Natchitoches
Natchitoches, Louisiana averages 68°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 55.9"
- annual precipitation
- 276 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
55.9"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Natchitoches) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Natchitoches area.
How Natchitoches compares to every U.S. city
Natchitoches'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 Natchitoches
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Natchitoches, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.3 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 4.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 5.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
April 5.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
276 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,782
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,011
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Natchitoches's climate means for you
Natchitoches runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 276 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,782 heating and 3,011 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: Natchitoches, LA
An annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 57°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Natchitoches, Louisiana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00166582 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Natchitoches should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 55.9 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 276 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 28 and the first fall freeze near December 1. And on the energy front, 1,782 heating degree days and 3,011 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Natchitoches, Louisiana is 68°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Natchitoches get? ▼
Natchitoches receives 55.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Natchitoches? ▼
Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches? ▼
Natchitoches has approximately 276 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 28 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Natchitoches? ▼
Natchitoches has 1,782 heating degree days and 3,011 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 Natchitoches climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00166582 near Natchitoches.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00166582. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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