Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 71°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
ST Augustine Lighthouse, FL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 71°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 50.6"
- Annual precip
- -27d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for ST Augustine Lighthouse
ST Augustine Lighthouse, Florida averages 71°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 71°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 50.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- -27 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
71°F (22°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
50.6"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
71°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (ST Augustine Lighthouse) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the ST Augustine Lighthouse area.
How ST Augustine Lighthouse compares to every U.S. city
ST Augustine Lighthouse'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for ST Augustine Lighthouse
MethodologyST Augustine Lighthouse'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.2 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
June 6.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 4.9"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 7.2"
15.0 days with precipitation
September 7.2"
13.5 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
8.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
-27 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
803
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,079
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What ST Augustine Lighthouse's climate means for you
ST Augustine Lighthouse runs 71°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -27 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 803 heating and 3,079 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: ST Augustine Lighthouse, FL
An annual average temperature of 71°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 62°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for ST Augustine Lighthouse, Florida. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00087826 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, ST Augustine Lighthouse averages 50.6 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages -27 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 1 and the first fall freeze near January 5. Turning to energy use, 803 heating degree days and 3,079 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, ST Augustine Lighthouse 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 ST Augustine Lighthouse, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in ST Augustine Lighthouse, Florida is 71°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 48°F (9°C).
How much rain does ST Augustine Lighthouse get? ▼
ST Augustine Lighthouse receives 50.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for ST Augustine Lighthouse? ▼
ST Augustine Lighthouse 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 ST Augustine Lighthouse? ▼
ST Augustine Lighthouse has approximately -27 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 1 and the first fall freeze around January 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in ST Augustine Lighthouse? ▼
ST Augustine Lighthouse has 803 heating degree days and 3,079 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 ST Augustine Lighthouse climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00087826 near ST Augustine Lighthouse.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00087826. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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