Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Plant City, FL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 56.1"
- Annual precip
- -24d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Plant City
Plant City, Florida averages 74°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 56.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- -24 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
74°F (24°C)
Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
63°F
Annual Precip
56.1"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Plant City) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Plant City area.
How Plant City compares to every U.S. city
Plant City'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 Plant City
MethodologyZooming out from Plant City'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 | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 8.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.9 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 8.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| October | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
6.2 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
5.9 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
June 9.7"
15.3 days with precipitation
July 8.7"
17.9 days with precipitation
August 8.8"
17.8 days with precipitation
September 7.0"
14.5 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
8.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
-24 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
436
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,848
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Plant City's climate means for you
Plant City runs 74°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -24 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 436 heating and 3,848 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: Plant City, FL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Plant City, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 86°F to a mean daily low of 63°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00087205, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Plant City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 56.1 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -24 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 30 and the first fall freeze near January 6. And on the energy front, 436 heating degree days and 3,848 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Plant City scores 79/100 (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 Plant City, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Plant City, Florida is 74°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 50°F (10°C).
How much rain does Plant City get? ▼
Plant City receives 56.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Plant City? ▼
Plant City 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 Plant City? ▼
Plant City has approximately -24 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 30 and the first fall freeze around January 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Plant City? ▼
Plant City has 436 heating degree days and 3,848 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 Plant City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00087205 near Plant City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00087205. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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