Crystal River, FL Climate


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Crystal River, FL is known for its mild subtropical climate. The area is especially known for its hot and humid summers, with temperatures often reaching the mid-90s. Winters are usually mild and short, with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to the low 70s during the day. Precipitation occurs throughout the year but is at its highest in the summer months, making it an ideal location for those who love warm weather.

Crystal River, Florida gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Crystal River. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Crystal River 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 45
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Crystal River is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.

2.9 Summer - 8.9 Winter
April, November and March are the most pleasant months in Crystal River, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCrystal River, FloridaUnited States
  53.1 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  110.7 days106.2 days
  243 days205 days
  91.6°85.8°
  45.0°21.7°
  6.97
  6.74.3
  3 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 Crystal River with an average high temperature of 91.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida. In Crystal River, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Crystal River are March, November and February.
In Crystal River, there are 99.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Crystal River with an average of 45.0°. This is colder than most places in Florida.
In Crystal River, there are 9.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Florida.
In Crystal River, 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 Crystal River 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 Crystal River with 8.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.1 inches in Crystal River means that it is about average compared to other places in Florida.
August is the rainiest month in Crystal River with 16.6 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.3 rainy days. There are 110.7 rainy days annually in Crystal River, which is less rainy than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Crystal River, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Crystal River.
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I really wish we'd moved elsewhere. Crystal River is great for outdoorsy retirees but we're having a really hard time finding satisfactory educational quality for our  More

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Over 17 years ago

what an amazing place they call this area the nature coast of florida and it doen't dissappoint. if you enjoy anything outdoors this area has it to  More

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