Lakeland, FL has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot and humid summers and short, mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures average in the mid 80s Fahrenheit and can reach into the 90s with high humidity levels. The winter months are generally mild with temperatures averaging in the upper 50s to low 60s and only a few days of freezing temperatures throughout the season. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, averaging around 48 inches annually.
Lakeland, Florida gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lakeland averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 240 sunny days per year in Lakeland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lakeland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 50
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year