Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rockefeller WL Refuge, LA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 59.4"
- Annual precip
- 324d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rockefeller WL Refuge
Rockefeller WL Refuge, Louisiana averages 70°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 59.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 324 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
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
59.4"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rockefeller WL Refuge) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Rockefeller WL Refuge area.
How Rockefeller WL Refuge compares to every U.S. city
Rockefeller WL Refuge's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
90 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rockefeller WL Refuge
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Rockefeller WL Refuge 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 | 62°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 7.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.7"
12.8 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 4.6"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 5.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 7.0"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 7.0"
13.6 days with precipitation
September 6.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
324 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,293
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,986
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Rockefeller WL Refuge's climate means for you
Rockefeller WL Refuge runs 70°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 324 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,293 heating and 2,986 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: Rockefeller WL Refuge, LA
An annual average temperature of 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 62°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Rockefeller WL Refuge, Louisiana. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00167932 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Rockefeller WL Refuge should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 59.4 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 324 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 2 and the first fall freeze near December 23. And on the energy front, 1,293 heating degree days and 2,986 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rockefeller WL Refuge scores 90/100 (Excellent), 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 August-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 Rockefeller WL Refuge, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rockefeller WL Refuge, Louisiana is 70°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Rockefeller WL Refuge get? ▼
Rockefeller WL Refuge receives 59.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rockefeller WL Refuge? ▼
Rockefeller WL Refuge has a climate comfort score of 90/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rockefeller WL Refuge? ▼
Rockefeller WL Refuge has approximately 324 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 2 and the first fall freeze around December 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rockefeller WL Refuge? ▼
Rockefeller WL Refuge has 1,293 heating degree days and 2,986 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 Rockefeller WL Refuge climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00167932 near Rockefeller WL Refuge.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00167932. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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