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Introduction
The cities - Pensacola, Orlando, Miami
Sea temperature
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Introduction
In much of Florida, the climate is sub-tropical, with mild winters (but subject to short cold spells) and hot, sunny summers. Summer, from June to September, is also muggy and with frequent thunderstorms. In the southernmost part, the climate can instead be defined as tropical, given that the average temperature in January exceeds 18 °C (64.5 °F). In summer and early autumn, Florida is prone to hurricanes. Florida is a state in southeastern United States, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and extending from 24 to 31 degrees north latitude. In summer, temperatures are uniform from north to south, especially in the daytime, when they range between 31 °C and 33 °C (88 °F and 91 °F), while at night, they become warmer as you head south, in fact, they range from 21 °C (70 °F) in the far north to 27 °C (81 °F) in the Keys. On the contrary, temperatures in winter are very different: in January, the daily average ranges from 11 °C (52 °F) in the north to 21 °C (70 °F) in the far south. In summer, it's especially the high humidity that makes the heat uncomfortable, although periods of intense heat are also possible, with highs about 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). Afternoon breezes and thunderstorms give a bit of relief, otherwise, you can swim in the sea or take refuge in air-conditioned buildings. In winter, there are on average 8/9 days with rainfall in the north and 6/7 in the center-south. The rains are due to frontal systems, which are formed because of the clash of air masses, and may be accompanied by the wind, and sometimes by cold temperatures. The rare cold spells can occur from late November to mid-March. In the northern part of Florida, snow is rare but it can sometimes occur; in the central part (see Orlando), it's very rare, while in the south, which includes Miami, it practically never snows. On winter nights, fog may form in the north. Here are the average minimum and maximum temperatures of January in some locations, both in Fahrenheit and Celsius degrees. In summer, it's often sunny, but some cloudiness can form, more or less extended, which can lead to thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by wind gusts, and less frequently by hail. Fortunately, these thunderstorms do not last long, and quickly give way to the sun. Florida is the US state most affected by lightning. Tornadoes in Florida are more common than in the Great Plains and in the Midwest of the United States, but they are generally much weaker. Sometimes, particularly intense tornadoes can occur in winter or spring because of abrupt intrusions of cold air. The season of hurricanes and tropical storms goes from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October. A particularly intense hurricane that hit Florida was the Labor Day hurricane, in August-September 1935. The areas most at risk are the coastal ones because of storm surges coming from the sea. The amount of sunshine in Florida is very good all year round, and it is no surprise that the state nickname is "Sunshine State" (although, in reality, the deserts of California, Arizona and Nevada get more sunshine). The south is slightly sunnier than the north: the sun shines 70% of the time in Miami, 66% in Tampa, and 60% in Pensacola. The sunniest months are March and April in the south and April and May in the north, while the least sunny season is winter, when, however, the sun often shines as well. In summer, as mentioned, the sky is not always clear: scattered clouds can form, and they can sometimes grow until they give rise to showers and thunderstorms, while later, the sun will come back.
The cities
Now, let's see in detail the climate of some cities, starting from the north.
Pensacola
In Pensacola, located in the northwest and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the average temperature ranges from 12 °C (53.5 °F) in January to 28.5 °C (83.5 °F) in July and August. Therefore, winter is not so mild, in addition, short cold spells are possible, and sometimes even frosts. The coldest record is as low as -15 °C (5 °F), and was set in January 1985.
Pensacola - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
Month
Min
Max
Mean
January
6.5
17.1
11.8
February
8.4
19.1
13.8
March
11.5
22.2
16.8
April
15
25.3
20.2
May
19.4
29.5
24.4
June
23.1
32.2
27.6
July
24.1
33.1
28.6
August
23.9
32.8
28.4
September
21.9
31.4
26.6
October
16.4
27.3
21.8
November
10.6
22.1
16.4
December
7.7
18.4
13
Year
15.7
25.9
20.8
Rainfall amounts to 1,735 millimeters (68 inches) per year, and it's quite abundant even in winter, when it exceeds on average 100 mm (4 in) per month. Winter rains are due to the clash of air masses, which generate disturbances and draw mild and moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, while summer rains are mainly due to heat thunderstorms.
Pensacola - Average precipitation
Month
Rain (mm)
Days
January
130
10
February
120
9
March
135
8
April
140
7
May
100
8
June
185
12
July
200
15
August
190
15
September
170
9
October
120
6
November
110
7
December
135
10
Year
1735
115
Pensacola was hit by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004, along with the neighbouring state of Alabama, while it was only brushed by Hurricane Katrina in the following year. In the other northern cities of Florida (see Tallahassee, Jacksonville), the climate is similar to that of Pensacola.
Orlando
Continuing to the south, we arrive in Orlando, at the center of the peninsula, where Disneyworld is also located. Here, winter is much milder, since the January average rises to 16 °C (61 °F). However, even here, short cold spells with slight frosts are sometimes possible, from November to March. Every so often, even snow can fall, although the only event with accumulation in the city occurred in 1948, and on the outskirts also in 1977.
Orlando - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
Month
Min
Max
Mean
January
9.7
22.1
15.9
February
11.3
23.8
17.6
March
13.2
26.1
19.6
April
15.9
28.7
22.3
May
19.1
31.3
25.2
June
22
32.7
27.3
July
22.9
33.3
28.1
August
23.2
33.1
28.1
September
22.4
32
27.2
October
19
29.3
24.1
November
14.6
25.7
20.1
December
11.6
23.2
17.4
Year
17.1
28.5
22.75
In Orlando, as generally happens in central and southern Florida, winter is the least rainy season, in fact, 45 to 65 mm (1.8 to 2.6 in) of rain fall per month from November to February. Summer is, as usual, the rainiest season because of thunderstorms, but also because of the contribution given by hurricanes: rainfall exceeds 150 mm (6 in) per month from June to September.
Orlando - Average precipitation
Month
Rain (mm)
Days
January
65
7
February
50
6
March
75
7
April
65
6
May
100
8
June
205
16
July
190
17
August
195
17
September
160
14
October
90
8
November
45
6
December
65
7
Year
1305
121
In Tampa, located on the coast to the south-west of Orlando, and in Bradenton, south of Tampa, the climate is similar.
Miami
Further south, we enter an area where cold waves in winter are very rare, and in any case, they are less intense, and only bring a bit cold at night. In this area, the climate can already be described as tropical. In West Palm Beach, the average in January is 19 °C (66 °F), and in Miami, it reaches 20 °C (68 °F).
Miami - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
Month
Min
Max
Mean
January
16.1
24.6
20.3
February
17.3
25.7
21.5
March
18.7
27
22.8
April
21
28.7
24.8
May
23
30.4
26.7
June
24.6
31.8
28.2
July
25.3
32.6
28.9
August
25.4
32.6
29
September
24.9
31.7
28.3
October
23.4
29.9
26.7
November
20.2
27.4
23.8
December
17.9
25.7
21.8
Year
21.5
29
25.2
South of Miami, in the Keys, the temperature during the day is similar, but it's even higher at night: in Key West, lows range from 18.5 °C (65.5 °F) in January to 27 °C (80.5 °F) in July.
Sea temperature
In the northernmost part of the Gulf of Mexico (see Pensacola), the sea is warm enough for swimming from May to November, and becomes very warm from June to September, while it is a bit cold in winter, and drops to 17.5/18.5 °C (63/65 °F) from January to March.
Pensacola - Sea temperature
Month
Temperatures (°C)
January
18.5
February
17.5
March
18.5
April
20.5
May
24.5
June
28
July
29.5
August
29.5
September
28.5
October
25.5
November
22.5">
December
20
Year
23.6
On the northeast coast (see Fernandina Beach), the Atlantic Ocean is warmer in the winter months, in fact, it does not drop below 21 °C (68 °F). To find similar temperatures on the west coast, you have to go down to the latitude of Tampa.
Fernandina Beach - Sea temperature
Month
Temperatures (°C)
January
21
February
21
March
21
April
22
May
25
June
27
July
28
August
29
September
28
October
26
November
24">
December
23
Year
24.6
To find acceptable sea temperatures even in winter, about 23/24 °C (73/75 °F), you have to go to the southern part of the west coast (see Marco Island), while on the east coast, these temperatures are found already at the latitude of Orlando (see Cape Canaveral). In Miami, in the south-east, the sea is just warmer than in Cape Canaveral.
Miami - Sea temperature
Month
Temperatures (°C)
January
23.5
February
23.5
March
24
April
25
May
27
June
28.5
July
29.5
August
30
September
29.5
October
28
November
26">
December
25
Year
26.7
Best Time
The best time to visit South Florida and Miami is from December to April. In winter, Miami is definitely the warmest and most sheltered place throughout the United States, and there are many sunny days, however, even here, sometimes there can be cool and windy conditions, as well as some rain. In the center-north, where the risk of cold and rainy weather is higher, you can choose spring and autumn, ie March-April and October-November, although hurricanes are possible in autumn. As previously mentioned, in the south, the sea is warm enough for swimming even in winter, although the weather is not always ideal: it can sometimes get cool, and even a little cold; hence, you can choose the period from mid-March to late April. In May, the heat begins to be felt and thunderstorms become more frequent, but you can still go for a beach holiday. Of course, you could also go in the long summer, but the heat is sweltering, and there is also the risk of hurricanes.Temperatures by month (expand)Temperatures by month (close)
Temperatures by month
In the cities indicated on the mapUnit: °C (You can change the units of measurement by pressing the button at the top of the page)Select the month: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
January
January in Florida is on average a very mild month.
Florida - Average temperatures in January
Month
Temperatures (°C)
January
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
9.2
20.6
14.9
Fort Myers
12.4
23.7
18.1
Gainesville
6
19.6
12.8
Jacksonville
6.1
18.6
12.3
Key Largo
17
24.6
20.8
Key West
18.6
24.3
21.5
Lake City
4.9
17.3
11.1
Miami
16.1
24.6
20.3
Naples
13.3
23.8
18.5
Orlando
9.7
22.1
15.9
Palm Bay
11.9
22.9
17.4
Palm Beach
14.4
23.7
19.1
Panama City
5.9
18
12
Pensacola
6.5
17.1
11.8
Sarasota
11.3
22.5
16.9
Sebring
9.6
23.2
16.4
St. Augustine
8.8
19.7
14.2
Tallahassee
4.7
17.7
11.2
Tampa
11.6
21.8
16.7
AverageJanuary
10.4
21.4
15.9
February
February in Florida is on average a very mild month.
Florida - Average temperatures in February
Month
Temperatures (°C)
February
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
10.6
22.1
16.3
Fort Myers
13.3
25.3
19.3
Gainesville
7.9
21.6
14.8
Jacksonville
7.8
20.5
14.2
Key Largo
18.1
25.6
21.8
Key West
19.5
25.2
22.4
Lake City
6.7
19.4
13
Miami
17.3
25.7
21.5
Naples
14.4
25.1
19.8
Orlando
11.3
23.8
17.6
Palm Bay
13.1
24
18.6
Palm Beach
15.6
24.8
20.2
Panama City
7.8
19.7
13.8
Pensacola
8.4
19.1
13.8
Sarasota
12.6
23.8
18.2
Sebring
10.7
25.4
18.1
St. Augustine
10.1
20.9
15.5
Tallahassee
6.4
19.9
13.1
Tampa
13.1
23.3
18.2
AverageFebruary
11.8
22.9
17.4
March
March in Florida is on average a warm month.
Florida - Average temperatures in March
Month
Temperatures (°C)
March
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
12.7
24.2
18.4
Fort Myers
14.9
26.8
20.8
Gainesville
10
24.4
17.2
Jacksonville
10.3
23.5
16.9
Key Largo
19.3
26.5
22.9
Key West
20.7
26.4
23.6
Lake City
9.2
22.8
16
Miami
18.7
27
22.8
Naples
16.1
26.5
21.3
Orlando
13.2
26.1
19.6
Palm Bay
14.9
25.8
20.3
Palm Beach
17.2
26.2
21.7
Panama City
10.8
22.7
16.8
Pensacola
11.5
22.2
16.8
Sarasota
14.5
25.7
20.1
Sebring
11.9
26.7
19.3
St. Augustine
12.6
23.6
18.1
Tallahassee
9.2
23.4
16.3
Tampa
15.2
25.4
20.3
AverageMarch
13.8
25
19.4
April
April in Florida is on average a warm month.
Florida - Average temperatures in April
Month
Temperatures (°C)
April
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
15.6
26.8
21.2
Fort Myers
17.5
29.2
23.4
Gainesville
13.2
27.5
20.4
Jacksonville
13.6
26.6
20.1
Key Largo
21.5
28.1
24.8
Key West
22.8
28.1
25.5
Lake City
12.5
25.9
19.2
Miami
21
28.7
24.8
Naples
18.6
28.8
23.7
Orlando
15.9
28.7
22.3
Palm Bay
17.7
27.9
22.8
Palm Beach
19.7
27.9
23.8
Panama City
14.3
25.9
20.1
Pensacola
15
25.3
20.2
Sarasota
17.1
28.1
22.6
Sebring
15.2
29.2
22.2
St. Augustine
15.9
26.6
21.2
Tallahassee
12.4
26.8
19.6
Tampa
18.2
28.3
23.3
AverageApril
16.7
27.6
22.2
May
May in Florida is on average a warm to hot month.
Florida - Average temperatures in May
Month
Temperatures (°C)
May
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
19
29.4
24.2
Fort Myers
19.8
31.3
25.6
Gainesville
17.2
30.9
24
Jacksonville
17.7
29.9
23.8
Key Largo
23.4
29.5
26.4
Key West
24.7
29.9
27.3
Lake City
16.4
29.6
23
Miami
23
30.4
26.7
Naples
21.2
30.8
26
Orlando
19.1
31.3
25.2
Palm Bay
20.9
30.3
25.6
Palm Beach
22.1
29.8
25.9
Panama City
18.7
29.6
24.2
Pensacola
19.4
29.5
24.4
Sarasota
20.1
30.8
25.5
Sebring
17.6
31.4
24.5
St. Augustine
19.7
29.5
24.6
Tallahassee
17.2
30.8
24
Tampa
21.4
31.3
26.4
AverageMay
19.9
30.3
25.1
June
June in Florida is on average a warm to hot month.
Florida - Average temperatures in June
Month
Temperatures (°C)
June
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
22.1
31.4
26.8
Fort Myers
22.8
32.4
27.6
Gainesville
21
32.4
26.7
Jacksonville
21.5
32.2
26.8
Key Largo
25.1
31.2
28.2
Key West
26.3
31.5
28.9
Lake City
20.1
31.3
25.7
Miami
24.6
31.8
28.2
Naples
23.6
32.1
27.8
Orlando
22
32.7
27.3
Palm Bay
23.5
31.9
27.7
Palm Beach
23.9
31.3
27.6
Panama City
22.7
31.8
27.2
Pensacola
23.1
32.2
27.6
Sarasota
23.1
32.2
27.7
Sebring
20.7
32.4
26.6
St. Augustine
22.4
31.4
26.9
Tallahassee
21.6
32.7
27.1
Tampa
24.1
32.5
28.3
AverageJune
22.8
32
27.4
July
July in Florida is on average a very hot month.
Florida - Average temperatures in July
Month
Temperatures (°C)
July
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
23.1
32.3
27.7
Fort Myers
23.8
32.6
28.2
Gainesville
22.2
32.8
27.5
Jacksonville
22.9
33.3
28.1
Key Largo
25.8
32.1
29
Key West
27
32.3
29.7
Lake City
21.3
32.1
26.7
Miami
25.3
32.6
28.9
Naples
24.2
32.7
28.4
Orlando
22.9
33.3
28.1
Palm Bay
24.1
32.7
28.4
Palm Beach
24.5
32.2
28.4
Panama City
23.9
32.8
28.4
Pensacola
24.1
33.1
28.6
Sarasota
24
32.8
28.4
Sebring
21.8
33
27.4
St. Augustine
23.2
32.8
28
Tallahassee
22.8
33.4
28.1
Tampa
24.8
32.8
28.8
AverageJuly
23.8
32.7
28.2
August
August in Florida is on average a very hot month.
Florida - Average temperatures in August
Month
Temperatures (°C)
August
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
23.4
32.1
27.7
Fort Myers
24.3
33
28.6
Gainesville
22.3
32.6
27.4
Jacksonville
23
32.7
27.8
Key Largo
26
32.3
29.2
Key West
26.9
32.6
29.8
Lake City
21.3
31.6
26.4
Miami
25.4
32.6
29
Naples
24.3
32.7
28.5
Orlando
23.2
33.1
28.1
Palm Bay
24.4
32.7
28.6
Palm Beach
24.7
32.2
28.4
Panama City
23.7
32.7
28.2
Pensacola
23.9
32.8
28.4
Sarasota
24.1
33.1
28.6
Sebring
22.5
32.9
27.7
St. Augustine
23.4
32.2
27.8
Tallahassee
22.9
33.1
28
Tampa
24.9
32.9
28.9
AverageAugust
23.9
32.6
28.3
September
September in Florida is on average a warm to hot month.
Florida - Average temperatures in September
Month
Temperatures (°C)
September
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
22.7
30.7
26.7
Fort Myers
23.8
32.2
28
Gainesville
20.8
31.2
26
Jacksonville
21.4
30.7
26
Key Largo
25.4
31.6
28.5
Key West
26.2
31.7
28.9
Lake City
19.6
30
24.8
Miami
24.9
31.7
28.3
Naples
23.9
32
28
Orlando
22.4
32
27.2
Palm Bay
24
31.7
27.9
Palm Beach
24.3
31.1
27.7
Panama City
21.7
31.7
26.7
Pensacola
21.9
31.4
26.6
Sarasota
23.4
32.3
27.9
Sebring
21.9
31.6
26.7
St. Augustine
22.8
30.8
26.8
Tallahassee
20.9
31.4
26.2
Tampa
24.1
32.3
28.2
AverageSeptember
23
31.5
27.2
October
October in Florida is on average a warm to hot month.
Florida - Average temperatures in October
Month
Temperatures (°C)
October
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
19.3
27.9
23.6
Fort Myers
20.8
30.1
25.4
Gainesville
16
27.9
22
Jacksonville
16.4
27.2
21.8
Key Largo
24.1
29.9
27
Key West
24.9
29.9
27.4
Lake City
14.8
26.3
20.6
Miami
23.4
29.9
26.7
Naples
21.4
30.3
25.8
Orlando
19
29.3
24.1
Palm Bay
21.2
29.4
25.3
Palm Beach
22.6
29.3
25.9
Panama City
16.2
27.9
22
Pensacola
16.4
27.3
21.8
Sarasota
20.2
30.2
25.2
Sebring
18.7
29.9
24.3
St. Augustine
19.2
27.7
23.4
Tallahassee
14.9
27.6
21.2
Tampa
20.7
29.8
25.2
AverageOctober
19.5
28.8
24.2
November
November in Florida is on average a warm month.
Florida - Average temperatures in November
Month
Temperatures (°C)
November
Min
Max
Mean
Daytona Beach
14.4
24.5
19.4
Fort Myers
17.1
27.2
22.2
Gainesville
10.4
23.7
17
Jacksonville
10.7
22.9
16.8
Key Largo
21.1
27.4
24.2
Key West
22.3
27.2
24.8
Lake City
9.5
21.8
15.6
Miami
20.2
27.4
23.8
Naples
17.4
27.4
22.4
Orlando
14.6
25.7
20.1
Palm Bay
16.7
26.2
21.5
Palm Beach
18.9
26.7
22.8
Panama City
10.1
22.9
16.5
Pensacola
10.6
22.1
16.4
Sarasota
15.6
26.7
21.1
Sebring
14.3
27
20.6
St. Augustine
14.2
23.8
19
Tallahassee
8.9
22.5
15.7
Tampa
15.9
26.1
21
AverageNovember
14.9
25.2
20.1
December
December in Florida is on average a very mild month.
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In summer, it's often sunny, but some cloudiness can form, more or less extended, which can lead to thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by wind gusts, and less frequently by hail. Fortunately, these thunderstorms do not last long, and quickly give way to the sun. Florida is the US state most affected by lightning. Tornadoes in Florida are more common than in the Great Plains and in the Midwest of the United States, but they are generally much weaker. Sometimes, particularly intense tornadoes can occur in winter or spring because of abrupt intrusions of cold air. The season of hurricanes and tropical storms goes from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October. A particularly intense hurricane that hit Florida was the Labor Day hurricane, in August-September 1935. The areas most at risk are the coastal ones because of storm surges coming from the sea. The amount of sunshine in Florida is very good all year round, and it is no surprise that the state nickname is "Sunshine State" (although, in reality, the deserts of California, Arizona and Nevada get more sunshine). The south is slightly sunnier than the north: the sun shines 70% of the time in Miami, 66% in Tampa, and 60% in Pensacola. The sunniest months are March and April in the south and April and May in the north, while the least sunny season is winter, when, however, the sun often shines as well. In summer, as mentioned, the sky is not always clear: scattered clouds can form, and they can sometimes grow until they give rise to showers and thunderstorms, while later, the sun will come back. 
In Pensacola, located in the northwest and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the average temperature ranges from 12 °C (53.5 °F) in January to 28.5 °C (83.5 °F) in July and August. Therefore, winter is not so mild, in addition, short cold spells are possible, and sometimes even frosts. The coldest record is as low as -15 °C (5 °F), and was set in January 1985. 
Continuing to the south, we arrive in Orlando, at the center of the peninsula, where Disneyworld is also located. Here, winter is much milder, since the January average rises to 16 °C (61 °F). However, even here, short cold spells with slight frosts are sometimes possible, from November to March. Every so often, even snow can fall, although the only event with accumulation in the city occurred in 1948, and on the outskirts also in 1977. 
Further south, we enter an area where cold waves in winter are very rare, and in any case, they are less intense, and only bring a bit cold at night. In this area, the climate can already be described as tropical. In West Palm Beach, the average in January is 19 °C (66 °F), and in Miami, it reaches 20 °C (68 °F). 
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