Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ocala, FL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 51.6"
- Annual precip
- 290d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ocala
Ocala, Florida averages 71°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 51.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 290 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
71°F (22°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
51.6"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ocala) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Ocala area.
How Ocala compares to every U.S. city
Ocala'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 Ocala
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Ocala, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9" | 0.0 | 25.1 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1" | 0.0 | 23.9 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5" | 0.0 | 17.6 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
6.3 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 7.4"
15.6 days with precipitation
July 6.9"
16.8 days with precipitation
August 7.1"
18.0 days with precipitation
September 6.5"
13.1 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
290 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
791
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,104
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ocala's climate means for you
Ocala runs 71°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 290 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 791 heating and 3,104 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: Ocala, FL
Ocala, Florida runs an annual average of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 60°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00086414, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Ocala sees about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 290 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 12. On the energy side, 791 heating degree days and 3,104 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ocala scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ocala, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ocala, Florida is 71°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 46°F (8°C).
How much rain does Ocala get? ▼
Ocala receives 51.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ocala? ▼
Ocala 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 Ocala? ▼
Ocala has approximately 290 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 25 and the first fall freeze around December 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ocala? ▼
Ocala has 791 heating degree days and 3,104 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 Ocala climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00086414 near Ocala.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00086414. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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