Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Palm Bay, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 55.5"
- Annual precip
- -19d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Palm Bay
Palm Bay, Florida averages 73°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 55.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- -19 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
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
55.5"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Palm Bay) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Palm Bay area.
How Palm Bay compares to every U.S. city
Palm Bay's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Palm Bay
MethodologyZooming out from Palm Bay'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 | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0" | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1" | 0.0 | 26.2 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.6"
February 2.4"
March 3.0"
April 2.8"
May 4.4"
June 7.6"
July 6.6"
August 7.1"
September 8.0"
October 5.6"
November 3.0"
December 2.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
-19 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
489
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,277
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Palm Bay's climate means for you
Palm Bay runs 73°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -19 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 489 heating and 3,277 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: Palm Bay, FL
In Palm Bay, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 62°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00086761, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Palm Bay sees about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages -19 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 30 and the first fall freeze near January 11. On the energy side, 489 heating degree days and 3,277 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Palm Bay scores 74/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Palm Bay, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Palm Bay, Florida is 73°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 49°F (9°C).
How much rain does Palm Bay get? ▼
Palm Bay receives 55.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Palm Bay? ▼
Palm Bay has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Palm Bay? ▼
Palm Bay has approximately -19 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 30 and the first fall freeze around January 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Palm Bay? ▼
Palm Bay has 489 heating degree days and 3,277 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 Palm Bay climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00086761 near Palm Bay.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00086761. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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