Climate Comfort Score
84/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 75°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Winter Haven Gilbert, FL Climate
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- 75°F
- Avg annual temp
- 84/100
- Comfort score
- 46.1"
- Annual precip
- -5d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Winter Haven Gilbert
Winter Haven Gilbert, Florida averages 75°F a year and scores 84/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 75°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 84/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 46.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- -5 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
75°F (24°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
65°F
Annual Precip
46.1"
Comfort Score
84/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
75°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Winter Haven Gilbert) 84.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Winter Haven Gilbert area.
How Winter Haven Gilbert compares to every U.S. city
Winter Haven Gilbert's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
84 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Winter Haven Gilbert
MethodologyZooming out from Winter Haven Gilbert's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4" | 0.0 | 25.5 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 7.4"
16.2 days with precipitation
July 7.4"
17.6 days with precipitation
August 6.5"
18.7 days with precipitation
September 5.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
-5 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
421
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,929
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Winter Haven Gilbert's climate means for you
Winter Haven Gilbert runs 75°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -5 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 421 heating and 3,929 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: Winter Haven Gilbert, FL
In Winter Haven Gilbert, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 75°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 65°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00012876, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Winter Haven Gilbert should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages -5 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 15 and the first fall freeze near January 10. And on the energy front, 421 heating degree days and 3,929 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Winter Haven Gilbert scores 84/100 (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 Winter Haven Gilbert, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Winter Haven Gilbert, Florida is 75°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 52°F (11°C).
How much rain does Winter Haven Gilbert get? ▼
Winter Haven Gilbert receives 46.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Winter Haven Gilbert? ▼
Winter Haven Gilbert has a climate comfort score of 84/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Winter Haven Gilbert? ▼
Winter Haven Gilbert has approximately -5 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 15 and the first fall freeze around January 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Winter Haven Gilbert? ▼
Winter Haven Gilbert has 421 heating degree days and 3,929 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 Winter Haven Gilbert climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012876 near Winter Haven Gilbert.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012876. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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