Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pensacola Rgnl, 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
- 68.3"
- Annual precip
- 298d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pensacola Rgnl
Pensacola Rgnl, Florida averages 69°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 68.3"
- annual precipitation
- 298 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
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
68.3"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
68.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pensacola Rgnl) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Pensacola Rgnl area.
How Pensacola Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Pensacola Rgnl'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 Rgnl
MethodologyPensacola Rgnl'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 | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 7.9" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5" | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
February 4.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
8.1 days with precipitation
April 5.5"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
June 7.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
July 7.9"
15.3 days with precipitation
August 7.5"
14.7 days with precipitation
September 6.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 4.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
December 5.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
298 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,304
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,944
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 | 70% | 8.4 | 53% | 29% |
| February | 69% | 9.0 | 50% | 27% |
| March | 72% | 9.0 | 53% | 21% |
| April | 72% | 8.8 | 54% | 14% |
| May | 74% | 7.9 | 46% | 7% |
| June | 75% | 6.7 | 52% | 6% |
| July | 78% | 6.2 | 51% | 5% |
| August | 76% | 6.7 | 53% | 7% |
| September | 71% | 7.2 | 61% | 10% |
| October | 71% | 7.6 | 63% | 13% |
| November | 72% | 7.7 | 60% | 17% |
| December | 75% | 8.3 | 52% | 27% |
What Pensacola Rgnl's climate means for you
Pensacola Rgnl runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 298 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,304 heating and 2,944 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 Rgnl, FL
Pensacola Rgnl, Florida runs an annual average of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 60°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00013899, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Pensacola Rgnl should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 68.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 298 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 14 and the first fall freeze near December 9. And on the energy front, 1,304 heating degree days and 2,944 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 Rgnl scores 72/100 (Good), 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 Rgnl, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pensacola Rgnl, Florida is 69°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 44°F (7°C).
How much rain does Pensacola Rgnl get? ▼
Pensacola Rgnl receives 68.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pensacola Rgnl? ▼
Pensacola Rgnl 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 Rgnl? ▼
Pensacola Rgnl has approximately 298 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 14 and the first fall freeze around December 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pensacola Rgnl? ▼
Pensacola Rgnl has 1,304 heating degree days and 2,944 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 Pensacola Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013899 near Pensacola Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013899. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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