Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Panama City, FL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 61.3"
- Annual precip
- 300d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Panama City
Panama City, Florida averages 69°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 61.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 300 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
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
61.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
77/100
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) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Panama City area.
How Panama City compares to every U.S. city
Panama City'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 Panama City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Panama City, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
300 days
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
What Panama City's climate means for you
Panama City runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 300 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,288 heating and 2,903 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: Panama City, FL
Based on station USC00086842 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Panama City, Florida averages 69°F a year, 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. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Panama City averages 61.3 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 300 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 15 and the first fall freeze near December 12. As for energy demand, 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 77/100 (Good), 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 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 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Panama City? ▼
Panama City has approximately 300 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 15 and the first fall freeze around December 12.
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, 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 Panama City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00086842 near Panama City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00086842. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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