Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New Iberia Acadiana, LA Climate
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- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 304d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New Iberia Acadiana
New Iberia Acadiana, Louisiana averages 70°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 304 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
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New Iberia Acadiana) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the New Iberia Acadiana area.
How New Iberia Acadiana compares to every U.S. city
New Iberia Acadiana's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
80 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for New Iberia Acadiana
MethodologyZooming out from New Iberia Acadiana'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 25.2 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 3.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
304 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,285
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,086
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What New Iberia Acadiana's climate means for you
New Iberia Acadiana runs 70°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 304 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,285 heating and 3,086 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: New Iberia Acadiana, LA
In New Iberia Acadiana, Louisiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 60°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00166657, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, New Iberia Acadiana averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 304 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 10 and the first fall freeze near December 11. Turning to energy use, 1,285 heating degree days and 3,086 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New Iberia Acadiana scores 80/100 (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 August-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 New Iberia Acadiana, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in New Iberia Acadiana, Louisiana is 70°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does New Iberia Acadiana get? ▼
New Iberia Acadiana receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New Iberia Acadiana? ▼
New Iberia Acadiana has a climate comfort score of 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in New Iberia Acadiana? ▼
New Iberia Acadiana has approximately 304 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 10 and the first fall freeze around December 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New Iberia Acadiana? ▼
New Iberia Acadiana has 1,285 heating degree days and 3,086 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. 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 New Iberia Acadiana climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00166657 near New Iberia Acadiana.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00166657. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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