Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pensacola Forest Sherman, FL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 57.6"
- Annual precip
- 274d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pensacola Forest Sherman
Pensacola Forest Sherman, Florida averages 68°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 57.6"
- annual precipitation
- 274 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
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
59°F
Annual Precip
57.6"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pensacola Forest Sherman) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Pensacola Forest Sherman area.
How Pensacola Forest Sherman compares to every U.S. city
Pensacola Forest Sherman's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pensacola Forest Sherman
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Pensacola Forest Sherman captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.1 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
6.7 days with precipitation
June 6.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 6.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 5.7"
13.3 days with precipitation
September 6.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
6.6 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
274 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,564
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,489
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 8.1 | 24% | 28% |
| February | 72% | 8.6 | 16% | 26% |
| March | 74% | 8.7 | 21% | 20% |
| April | 74% | 8.5 | 23% | 13% |
| May | 75% | 7.9 | 33% | 8% |
| June | 77% | 6.7 | 37% | 7% |
| July | 79% | 6.0 | 32% | 6% |
| August | 78% | 7.0 | 25% | 10% |
| September | 74% | 8.1 | 31% | 12% |
| October | 73% | 7.5 | 34% | 12% |
| November | 73% | 7.5 | 26% | 15% |
| December | 80% | 8.1 | N/A | N/A |
What Pensacola Forest Sherman's climate means for you
Pensacola Forest Sherman runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 274 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,564 heating and 2,489 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 Forest Sherman, FL
An annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 59°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Pensacola Forest Sherman, Florida. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00003855 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Pensacola Forest Sherman averages 57.6 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 274 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 28 and the first fall freeze near November 29. As for energy demand, 1,564 heating degree days and 2,489 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 Forest Sherman scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Pensacola Forest Sherman, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pensacola Forest Sherman, Florida is 68°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does Pensacola Forest Sherman get? ▼
Pensacola Forest Sherman receives 57.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pensacola Forest Sherman? ▼
Pensacola Forest Sherman has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pensacola Forest Sherman? ▼
Pensacola Forest Sherman has approximately 274 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 28 and the first fall freeze around November 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pensacola Forest Sherman? ▼
Pensacola Forest Sherman has 1,564 heating degree days and 2,489 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 Forest Sherman climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003855 near Pensacola Forest Sherman.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003855. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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