Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Reserve, LA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 67.2"
- Annual precip
- 308d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Reserve
Reserve, Louisiana averages 69°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 67.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 308 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
67.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
67.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Reserve) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Reserve area.
How Reserve compares to every U.S. city
Reserve's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
80 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 Reserve
MethodologyZooming out from Reserve'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 | 62°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.1 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 4.4"
6.9 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
April 5.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
June 8.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 7.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 5.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 5.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
6.4 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
308 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,342
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,870
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Reserve's climate means for you
Reserve runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 308 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,342 heating and 2,870 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: Reserve, LA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Reserve, Louisiana as a location with an annual average temperature of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°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 USC00167767, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Reserve averages 67.2 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 308 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 9 and the first fall freeze near December 14. Turning to energy use, 1,342 heating degree days and 2,870 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Reserve scores 80/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Reserve, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Reserve, Louisiana is 69°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Reserve get? ▼
Reserve receives 67.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Reserve? ▼
Reserve has a climate comfort score of 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Reserve? ▼
Reserve has approximately 308 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 9 and the first fall freeze around December 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Reserve? ▼
Reserve has 1,342 heating degree days and 2,870 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 Reserve climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00167767 near Reserve.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00167767. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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