Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 76°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
West Palm Beach, FL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 76°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 61.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida averages 76°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 76°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 61.8"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
76°F (24°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
69°F
Annual Precip
61.8"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
76°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
61.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (West Palm Beach) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the West Palm Beach area.
How West Palm Beach compares to every U.S. city
West Palm Beach's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 West Palm Beach
MethodologyWest Palm Beach'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 | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6" | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7" | 0.0 | 21.8 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0" | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
8.1 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 8.5"
15.7 days with precipitation
July 5.6"
15.1 days with precipitation
August 8.7"
17.8 days with precipitation
September 8.0"
16.6 days with precipitation
October 5.9"
12.3 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
202
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,166
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 9.6 | 15% | 17% |
| February | 70% | 10.4 | 15% | 12% |
| March | 67% | 10.6 | 13% | 9% |
| April | 69% | 10.5 | 12% | 7% |
| May | 74% | 8.9 | 13% | 10% |
| June | 76% | 7.6 | 13% | 9% |
| July | 76% | 7.3 | 17% | 4% |
| August | 77% | 7.9 | 11% | 7% |
| September | 76% | 8.8 | 7% | 9% |
| October | 72% | 10.1 | 12% | 11% |
| November | 72% | 9.5 | 12% | 11% |
| December | 74% | 9.5 | 19% | 13% |
What West Palm Beach's climate means for you
West Palm Beach runs 76°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 202 heating and 4,166 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: West Palm Beach, FL
An annual average temperature of 76°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 69°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for West Palm Beach, Florida. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00012844 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. West Palm Beach sees about 61.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 202 heating degree days and 4,166 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, West Palm Beach scores 57/100 (Moderate), 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 August-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 West Palm Beach, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in West Palm Beach, Florida is 76°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 58°F (14°C).
How much rain does West Palm Beach get? ▼
West Palm Beach receives 61.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for West Palm Beach? ▼
West Palm Beach has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in West Palm Beach? ▼
Growing season data is not available for West Palm Beach.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in West Palm Beach? ▼
West Palm Beach has 202 heating degree days and 4,166 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 West Palm Beach climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012844 near West Palm Beach.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012844. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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