Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Thibodaux, LA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 71.1"
- Annual precip
- 312d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Thibodaux
Thibodaux, Louisiana averages 70°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 71.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 312 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
80°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
71.1"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
71.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Thibodaux) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Thibodaux area.
How Thibodaux compares to every U.S. city
Thibodaux'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 Thibodaux
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Thibodaux's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.6 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 8.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 8.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.8"
12.5 days with precipitation
February 4.4"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 8.7"
14.6 days with precipitation
July 8.4"
17.5 days with precipitation
August 8.5"
15.8 days with precipitation
September 6.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 5.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
312 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,215
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,102
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Thibodaux's climate means for you
Thibodaux runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 312 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,215 heating and 3,102 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: Thibodaux, LA
In Thibodaux, Louisiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 61°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00169013, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Thibodaux should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 71.1 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 312 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 5 and the first fall freeze near December 14. And on the energy front, 1,215 heating degree days and 3,102 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Thibodaux scores 80/100 (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 July-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 Thibodaux, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Thibodaux, Louisiana is 70°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Thibodaux get? ▼
Thibodaux receives 71.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Thibodaux? ▼
Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux? ▼
Thibodaux has approximately 312 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 5 and the first fall freeze around December 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Thibodaux? ▼
Thibodaux has 1,215 heating degree days and 3,102 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 Thibodaux climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00169013 near Thibodaux.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00169013. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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