DeFuniak Springs, FL Climate


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DeFuniak Springs, FL enjoys a mild climate year-round, with temperatures rarely going below freezing. Summers are hot and humid, while the winters are generally mild and sunny. The area receives an average of 57 inches of rain per year, which helps to keep its lush vegetation green throughout most of the year. In addition to this pleasant climate, DeFuniak Springs is known for its abundance of natural springs, lakes and parks that make it a great destination for outdoor activities.

DeFuniak Springs, Florida gets 63 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 228 sunny days per year in DeFuniak Springs. The US average is 205 sunny days.

DeFuniak Springs gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 37
Rain: averages 63 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for DeFuniak Springs is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.

4 Summer - 7.8 Winter
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in DeFuniak Springs, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDeFuniak Springs, FloridaUnited States
  63.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  112.8 days106.2 days
  228 days205 days
  91.7°85.8°
  37.4°21.7°
  7.17
  64.3
  259 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 DeFuniak Springs with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida. In DeFuniak Springs, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for DeFuniak Springs are April, October and March.
In DeFuniak Springs, there are 75.1 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 DeFuniak Springs with an average of 37.4°. This is one of the coldest places in Florida.
In DeFuniak Springs, there are 29.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Florida.
In DeFuniak Springs, 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 DeFuniak Springs can be stifling in the summer, but pleasant for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are August, July and June. The humid season runs from May-September and the least humid months are October-April.
July is the wettest month in DeFuniak Springs with 7.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 32% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 63.3 inches in DeFuniak Springs means that it is wetter than most places in Florida.
July is the rainiest month in DeFuniak Springs with 14.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 112.8 rainy days annually in DeFuniak Springs, which is about average compared to other places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in DeFuniak Springs, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in DeFuniak Springs.
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I've had to drive through this town on several road trip and there is nothing to do here except Wal Mart. No Class, no education, no worth while attractions. Just a  More

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DeFuniak Springs, FL at first glance is not a bad town. But make sure you do some research on the crime here. The people are nice at face value, but don't let them fool  More

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Over 13 years ago

We have lived here for two years and it is the worst two years of my life. Our house is for sale, we just can't take these ignorant and backward people. Walmart is  More

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