Fort Myers Shores, FL Climate


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Fort Myers Shores, FL enjoys a warm and humid climate for much of the year. Average temperatures range from the mid-70s in the winter to the low 90s in the summer. The area also sees a lot of rainfall throughout the year, especially during the wet season from May until October. Storms are common during this time as well, usually accompanied by strong winds and heavy downpours. On average, Fort Myers Shores receives around 52 inches of rainfall annually. Despite its humid climate, Fort Myers Shores remains an attractive destination thanks to its many beaches and other attractions such as parks and family-friendly activities.

Fort Myers Shores, Florida gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Fort Myers Shores averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 271 sunny days per year in Fort Myers Shores. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fort Myers Shores gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 52
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Fort Myers Shores is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Florida.

1.8 Summer - 9.3 Winter
December, March and February are the most pleasant months in Fort Myers Shores, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFort Myers Shores, FloridaUnited States
  53.9 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  105.9 days106.2 days
  271 days205 days
  91.9°85.8°
  52.3°21.7°
  6.57
  6.54.3
  10 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Fort Myers Shores with an average high temperature of 91.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida. In Fort Myers Shores, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Fort Myers Shores are February, December and March.
In Fort Myers Shores, there are 108.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Florida.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fort Myers Shores with an average of 52.3°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.
In Fort Myers Shores, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.
In Fort Myers Shores, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.
Humidity in Fort Myers Shores can be stifling in the summer but very pleasant in the winter months. The humidity here has been described as oppressive in August and July. The humid season extends from May-November and the most comfortable months are December-April.
June is the wettest month in Fort Myers Shores with 9.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 50% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.9 inches in Fort Myers Shores means that it is about average compared to other places in Florida.
August is the rainiest month in Fort Myers Shores with 16.8 days of rain, and December is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 105.9 rainy days annually in Fort Myers Shores, which is less rainy than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Fort Myers Shores, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Fort Myers Shores.
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