Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wauchula, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 52.0"
- Annual precip
- -27d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wauchula
Wauchula, Florida averages 72°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 52.0"
- annual precipitation
- -27 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
52.0"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wauchula) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wauchula area.
How Wauchula compares to every U.S. city
Wauchula'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wauchula
MethodologyWauchula'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 | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.1 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.3"
4.9 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
4.1 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
4.2 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
4.3 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
June 8.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
July 7.7"
13.1 days with precipitation
August 8.5"
13.9 days with precipitation
September 6.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
4.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
-27 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
598
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,300
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Wauchula's climate means for you
Wauchula runs 72°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -27 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 598 heating and 3,300 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: Wauchula, FL
In Wauchula, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 61°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00089401, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Wauchula averages 52.0 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. 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 4 and the first fall freeze near January 8. As for energy demand, 598 heating degree days and 3,300 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wauchula scores 79/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wauchula, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wauchula, Florida is 72°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 48°F (9°C).
How much rain does Wauchula get? ▼
Wauchula receives 52.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wauchula? ▼
Wauchula 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 Wauchula? ▼
Wauchula has approximately -27 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 4 and the first fall freeze around January 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wauchula? ▼
Wauchula has 598 heating degree days and 3,300 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 Wauchula climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00089401 near Wauchula.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00089401. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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