Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Niceville, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 73.4"
- Annual precip
- 252d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Niceville
Niceville, Florida averages 66°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 73.4"
- annual precipitation
- 252 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
73.4"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
73.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Niceville) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Niceville area.
How Niceville compares to every U.S. city
Niceville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Niceville
MethodologyZooming out from Niceville'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.6 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 5.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 6.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
June 6.8"
12.5 days with precipitation
July 8.9"
14.6 days with precipitation
August 9.2"
14.9 days with precipitation
September 7.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
6.3 days with precipitation
November 5.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 5.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
252 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,837
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,286
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Niceville's climate means for you
Niceville runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 252 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,837 heating and 2,286 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: Niceville, FL
Based on station USC00086240 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Niceville, Florida averages 66°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 55°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Niceville receives roughly 73.4 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 252 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 12 and the first fall freeze near November 19. For energy use, 1,837 heating degree days and 2,286 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Niceville scores 77/100 (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, 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 Niceville, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Niceville, Florida is 66°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Niceville get? ▼
Niceville receives 73.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Niceville? ▼
Niceville has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Niceville? ▼
Niceville has approximately 252 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 12 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Niceville? ▼
Niceville has 1,837 heating degree days and 2,286 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 Niceville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00086240 near Niceville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00086240. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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