Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
NW Florida Beaches, FL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 59.5"
- Annual precip
- 279d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for NW Florida Beaches
NW Florida Beaches, Florida averages 68°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 59.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 279 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
58°F
Annual Precip
59.5"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (NW Florida Beaches) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the NW Florida Beaches area.
How NW Florida Beaches compares to every U.S. city
NW Florida Beaches's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for NW Florida Beaches
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. NW Florida Beaches'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 | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 16.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2" | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.7"
February 4.8"
March 5.2"
April 4.9"
May 3.0"
June 5.7"
July 6.8"
August 7.1"
September 5.1"
October 3.5"
November 4.2"
December 4.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
279 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,408
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,621
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What NW Florida Beaches's climate means for you
NW Florida Beaches runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 279 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,408 heating and 2,621 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: NW Florida Beaches, FL
An annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 58°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for NW Florida Beaches, Florida. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00073805 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. NW Florida Beaches sees about 59.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 279 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 25 and the first fall freeze near December 1. On the energy side, 1,408 heating degree days and 2,621 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, NW Florida Beaches scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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 NW Florida Beaches, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in NW Florida Beaches, Florida is 68°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does NW Florida Beaches get? ▼
NW Florida Beaches receives 59.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for NW Florida Beaches? ▼
NW Florida Beaches has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in NW Florida Beaches? ▼
NW Florida Beaches has approximately 279 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 25 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in NW Florida Beaches? ▼
NW Florida Beaches has 1,408 heating degree days and 2,621 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 NW Florida Beaches climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00073805 near NW Florida Beaches.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00073805. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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