Key West, FL has a tropical climate, with warm temperatures year-round and high humidity. The city experiences two distinct seasons: the wet season from May to October and the dry season from November to April. During the wet season, rainfall is frequent and hurricanes are a common occurrence. During the dry season temperatures are milder but still hot, although humidity is lower than during the rainier months. Key West is known for its beautiful weather, with an average temperature of 82°F in January and 88°F in August.
Key West, Florida gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Key West averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Key West. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Key West gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 64
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year