Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
S Bay, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 57.2"
- Annual precip
- -4d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for S Bay
S Bay, Florida averages 74°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 57.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- -4 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
74°F (23°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
64°F
Annual Precip
57.2"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (S Bay) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the S Bay area.
How S Bay compares to every U.S. city
S Bay's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for S Bay
MethodologyS Bay'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 | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6" | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9" | 0.0 | 22.0 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.5"
February 2.3"
March 2.8"
April 2.9"
May 4.8"
June 9.6"
July 7.9"
August 8.5"
September 7.5"
October 4.0"
November 2.2"
December 2.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
-4 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
306
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,622
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What S Bay's climate means for you
S Bay runs 74°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -4 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 306 heating and 3,622 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: S Bay, FL
In S Bay, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 64°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00088368, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. S Bay receives roughly 57.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages -4 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 18 and the first fall freeze near January 14. For energy use, 306 heating degree days and 3,622 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, S Bay scores 74/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in S Bay, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in S Bay, Florida is 74°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 52°F (11°C).
How much rain does S Bay get? ▼
S Bay receives 57.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for S Bay? ▼
S Bay has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in S Bay? ▼
S Bay has approximately -4 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 18 and the first fall freeze around January 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in S Bay? ▼
S Bay has 306 heating degree days and 3,622 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 S Bay climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00088368 near S Bay.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00088368. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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