Lawtey, FL Climate


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United States / Florida / No Metro Area / Bradford County / Lawtey / Zip Codes
Lawtey, FL is known for its mild climate. The average temperature throughout the year is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius). Rainfall is abundant in this area, with about 50 inches of rain falling annually. Summers are hot and humid, while winters remain relatively mild and enjoyable. During the summer months, temperatures can reach near 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). However, due to its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the humidity levels are often quite high. As a result, Lawtey has a tropical climate that is comfortable and pleasant all year round.

Lawtey, Florida gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lawtey averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Lawtey. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lawtey gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 40
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lawtey is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Florida.

3.9 Summer - 8.3 Winter
April, November and October are the most pleasant months in Lawtey, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLawtey, FloridaUnited States
  51.7 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  110.8 days106.2 days
  225 days205 days
  91.8°85.8°
  39.7°21.7°
  7.27
  5.64.3
  161 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 Lawtey with an average high temperature of 91.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida. In Lawtey, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lawtey are April, October and November.
In Lawtey, there are 77.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lawtey with an average of 39.7°. This is one of the coldest places in Florida.
In Lawtey, there are 21.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Florida.
In Lawtey, 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 Lawtey can be oppressive in the summer, but pleasant for much of the year. The humidity here has been described as stifling in August and July. The humid season extends from May-October and the most comfortable months are November-April.
August is the wettest month in Lawtey with 7.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.7 inches in Lawtey means that it is drier than most places in Florida.
August is the rainiest month in Lawtey with 14.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.8 rainy days. There are 110.8 rainy days annually in Lawtey, which is less rainy than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Lawtey, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Lawtey.
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