Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Terrytown, LA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 65.9"
- Annual precip
- 333d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Terrytown
Terrytown, Louisiana averages 70°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 65.9"
- annual precipitation
- 333 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
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
62°F
Annual Precip
65.9"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
65.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Terrytown) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Terrytown area.
How Terrytown compares to every U.S. city
Terrytown'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 Terrytown
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Terrytown, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.5 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.4 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.6 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 5.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
6.1 days with precipitation
June 6.9"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 7.3"
14.7 days with precipitation
August 6.8"
14.8 days with precipitation
September 6.8"
10.7 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 5.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
333 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,206
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,150
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Terrytown's climate means for you
Terrytown runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 333 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,206 heating and 3,150 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: Terrytown, LA
Based on station USC00168941 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Terrytown, Louisiana averages 70°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 62°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Terrytown receives roughly 65.9 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 333 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 December 31. For energy use, 1,206 heating degree days and 3,150 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Terrytown scores 80/100 (Excellent), 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 July-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 Terrytown, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Terrytown, Louisiana is 70°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Terrytown get? ▼
Terrytown receives 65.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Terrytown? ▼
Terrytown 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 Terrytown? ▼
Terrytown has approximately 333 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 1 and the first fall freeze around December 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Terrytown? ▼
Terrytown has 1,206 heating degree days and 3,150 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 Terrytown climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00168941 near Terrytown.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00168941. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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