Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Parrish, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 54.4"
- Annual precip
- -19d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Parrish
Parrish, Florida averages 73°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 54.4"
- annual precipitation
- -19 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
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
54.4"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Parrish) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Parrish area.
How Parrish compares to every U.S. city
Parrish's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Parrish
MethodologyZooming out from Parrish'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
5.1 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
6.2 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
4.8 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
5.1 days with precipitation
June 8.3"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 7.9"
15.9 days with precipitation
August 9.0"
15.6 days with precipitation
September 8.3"
12.8 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 1.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
5.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
-19 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
513
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,389
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Parrish's climate means for you
Parrish 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 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 513 heating and 3,389 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: Parrish, FL
Based on station USC00086880 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Parrish, Florida averages 73°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 82°F to a mean daily low of 64°F. August 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.
Beyond temperature, Parrish averages 54.4 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 28 and the first fall freeze near January 9. Turning to energy use, 513 heating degree days and 3,389 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Parrish scores 79/100 (Good), 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, August-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 Parrish, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Parrish, Florida is 73°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 50°F (10°C).
How much rain does Parrish get? ▼
Parrish receives 54.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Parrish? ▼
Parrish has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Parrish? ▼
Parrish has approximately -19 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 28 and the first fall freeze around January 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Parrish? ▼
Parrish has 513 heating degree days and 3,389 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 Parrish climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00086880 near Parrish.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00086880. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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