Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pensacola, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 67.8"
- Annual precip
- 295d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida averages 69°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 67.8"
- annual precipitation
- 295 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
69°F (20°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
67.8"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
67.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pensacola) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Pensacola area.
How Pensacola compares to every U.S. city
Pensacola's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pensacola
MethodologyPensacola's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 61°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3" | 0.0 | 21.5 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7" | 0.0 | 21.6 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
February 4.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 5.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
6.3 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 7.8"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 8.3"
13.8 days with precipitation
August 6.7"
13.8 days with precipitation
September 6.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 5.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
295 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,440
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,765
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What Pensacola's climate means for you
Pensacola runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 295 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,440 heating and 2,765 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: Pensacola, FL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Pensacola, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°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 USC00086999, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Pensacola averages 67.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 295 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 17 and the first fall freeze near December 9. Turning to energy use, 1,440 heating degree days and 2,765 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pensacola 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 Pensacola, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pensacola, Florida is 69°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does Pensacola get? ▼
Pensacola receives 67.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pensacola? ▼
Pensacola has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pensacola? ▼
Pensacola has approximately 295 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 17 and the first fall freeze around December 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pensacola? ▼
Pensacola has 1,440 heating degree days and 2,765 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Pensacola climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00086999 near Pensacola.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00086999. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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