West Bradenton, FL Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
West Bradenton, FL enjoys a warm and sunny climate year round. The average temperatures range from the mid 70s in the winter months to the high 80s in the summer months with occasional bouts of very hot days. Most days see clear skies and plenty of sunshine providing for an ideal climate for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, and golfing. Rainfall is relatively low in comparison to other areas of Florida, making it easy to plan outdoor activities without depending on the weather too much. Humidity levels tend to be moderate making it comfortable throughout much of the year.

West Bradenton, Florida gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in West Bradenton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Bradenton 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 91 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 West Bradenton is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Florida.

2.3 Summer - 9.2 Winter
April, March and November are the most pleasant months in West Bradenton, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWest Bradenton, FloridaUnited States
  53.5 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  101.9 days106.2 days
  246 days205 days
  90.5°85.8°
  52.3°21.7°
  6.87
  6.44.3
  16 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.

August is the hottest month for West Bradenton with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Florida. In West Bradenton, there are 7 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Bradenton are November, March and April.
In West Bradenton, there are 71.8 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 West Bradenton with an average of 52.3°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.
In West Bradenton, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.
In West Bradenton, 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 West Bradenton 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.
August is the wettest month in West Bradenton with 9.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.5 inches in West Bradenton means that it is about average compared to other places in Florida.
August is the rainiest month in West Bradenton with 15.8 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 101.9 rainy days annually in West Bradenton, which is one of the least rainy places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in West Bradenton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in West Bradenton.
Jobs
Compare West Bradenton,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in West Bradenton, Florida to any other city in the US.