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Florida State Climate Summary
Due to its location at subtropical latitudes and adjacent to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic, Florida has a climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The Bermuda High, a semipermanent high-pressure system off the Atlantic coast, plays an important role in the climate of the state, particularly in the summer. Typically, the Bermuda High draws moisture northward or westward from the Atlantic Ocean, causing warm and moist summers with frequent thunderstorms in the afternoons and evenings. Average (1991–2020 normals) temperatures in January range from the lower 50s (°F) in the northern portion of the state to the upper 60s (°F) in the south. During July, typically the hottest month of the year, average temperatures in the low 80s (°F) are prevalent throughout the state. Statewide annual average (1895–2020) precipitation is 53.7 inches, with more precipitation falling during the warmer months of June through September.
Key Points:
- Temperatures in Florida have risen more than 2°F since the beginning of the 20th century. Under a higher emissions pathway, historically unprecedented warming is projected during this century. Increases in the rate of soil moisture loss due to rising temperatures will likely increase the intensity of naturally occurring droughts.
- The number of landfalling hurricanes in Florida is highly variable from year to year. Hurricane rainfall rates are projected to increase as the climate continues to warm
- Global sea level is projected to rise, with a likely range of 1–4 feet by 2100, and will likely increase the frequency of nuisance-level coastal flooding and contribute to saltwater contamination of coastal groundwater reservoirs
From Runkle et al. (2022). Click here for the full report.
| High Temperature | Low Temperature | 24-hour Precipitation | 24-Hour Snowfall | 24-Hour Snow Depth | Tornadoes | Wettest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109°F June 29, 1931 Monticello |
-2°F February 13, 1899 Tallahassee |
23.28 in. November 11-12, 1980 Key West |
4 in. March 6, 1954 Milton Exp Stn |
4 in. March 6, 1954 Milton Exp Stn |
57 | 1947, 72.94 in. |
Temperature, precipitation, and snowfall records obtained from NOAA/NCEI’s State Climate Extremes Committee. Tornado information obtained from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (average annual number of tornadoes from 1995-2024). Wettest year obtained from NOAA/NCEI’s Climate at Glance product.
Table last updated September 28, 2025.
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