Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL, LA Climate
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- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 63.8"
- Annual precip
- 291d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New Orleans Alvin Callender FL
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL, Louisiana averages 68°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 63.8"
- annual precipitation
- 291 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
78°F
Avg Low
59°F
Annual Precip
63.8"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
63.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New Orleans Alvin Callender FL) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the New Orleans Alvin Callender FL area.
How New Orleans Alvin Callender FL compares to every U.S. city
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL'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 New Orleans Alvin Callender FL
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. New Orleans Alvin Callender FL'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 | 62°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
May 5.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 6.9"
13.1 days with precipitation
July 8.1"
15.8 days with precipitation
August 6.1"
14.3 days with precipitation
September 6.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
291 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,425
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,615
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What New Orleans Alvin Callender FL's climate means for you
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL runs 68°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 291 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,425 heating and 2,615 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 Orleans Alvin Callender FL, LA
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL, Louisiana runs an annual average of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 59°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00012958, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. New Orleans Alvin Callender FL receives roughly 63.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 291 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 18 and the first fall freeze near December 6. For energy use, 1,425 heating degree days and 2,615 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 Orleans Alvin Callender FL scores 72/100 (Good), 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, August-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 New Orleans Alvin Callender FL, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in New Orleans Alvin Callender FL, Louisiana is 68°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does New Orleans Alvin Callender FL get? ▼
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL receives 63.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New Orleans Alvin Callender FL? ▼
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL 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 New Orleans Alvin Callender FL? ▼
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL has approximately 291 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 18 and the first fall freeze around December 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New Orleans Alvin Callender FL? ▼
New Orleans Alvin Callender FL has 1,425 heating degree days and 2,615 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 New Orleans Alvin Callender FL climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012958 near New Orleans Alvin Callender FL.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012958. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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