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Panama City, FL Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Panama City, Florida has an average annual temperature of 69°F and a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 61.3". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

69°F (21°C)

Avg High

79°F

Avg Low

60°F

Annual Precip

61.3"

Annual Snow

0.0"

Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

69°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

61.3"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Panama City) 72.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Panama City area.

Warming context for Panama City

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Panama City captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 64°F (18°C) 43°F (6°C) 54°F (12°C)
February 67°F (20°C) 46°F (8°C) 57°F (14°C)
March 73°F (23°C) 52°F (11°C) 62°F (17°C)
April 79°F (26°C) 58°F (14°C) 68°F (20°C)
May 85°F (30°C) 66°F (19°C) 76°F (24°C)
June 89°F (32°C) 73°F (23°C) 81°F (27°C)
July 91°F (33°C) 75°F (24°C) 83°F (28°C)
August 91°F (33°C) 75°F (24°C) 83°F (28°C)
September 89°F (32°C) 71°F (22°C) 80°F (27°C)
October 82°F (28°C) 61°F (16°C) 72°F (22°C)
November 73°F (23°C) 50°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
December 67°F (19°C) 45°F (7°C) 56°F (13°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 4.8"

8.7 days with precipitation

February 5.0"

7.6 days with precipitation

March 5.0"

6.9 days with precipitation

April 4.1"

6.0 days with precipitation

May 3.3"

5.4 days with precipitation

June 5.8"

10.8 days with precipitation

July 7.4"

12.4 days with precipitation

August 7.4"

13.6 days with precipitation

September 7.0"

9.6 days with precipitation

October 3.5"

5.6 days with precipitation

November 3.7"

5.7 days with precipitation

December 4.3"

7.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

December 12

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

February 15

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

1,288

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

2,903

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Panama City, FL

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Panama City, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 60°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00086842, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Panama City receives roughly 61.3 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near February 15 and the first fall freeze near December 12. For energy use, 1,288 heating degree days and 2,903 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Panama City scores 72/100 (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 July-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 Panama City, FL?
The average annual temperature in Panama City, Florida is 69°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Panama City get?
Panama City receives 61.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Panama City?
Panama City has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Panama City?
Growing season data is not available for Panama City.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Panama City?
Panama City has 1,288 heating degree days and 2,903 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Panama City climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00086842. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00086842. For informational purposes only.

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