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United States / Florida / Naples-Marco Island Metro Area / Collier County / Marco Island / Zip Codes
Marco Island, FL has a subtropical climate which is typical of the Gulf Coast area. The summers are hot and humid with temperatures typically ranging between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the season. Winters in Marco Island are mild with temperatures rarely dipping below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is abundant throughout most of the year with hurricane season being from June through November. The average temperature for the year is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit making Marco Island an ideal spot for those looking to soak up some sun and enjoy a tropical getaway.

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

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

On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Marco Island. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Marco Island gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 53
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 Marco Island is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Florida.

2.6 Summer - 9.2 Winter
March, December and February are the most pleasant months in Marco Island, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMarco Island, FloridaUnited States
  54.1 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  119.9 days106.2 days
  266 days205 days
  90.3°85.8°
  52.7°21.7°
  6.77
  7.14.3
  11 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 Marco Island with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Florida. In Marco Island, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Marco Island are March, November and December.
In Marco Island, there are 73.0 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 Marco Island with an average of 52.7°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.
In Marco Island, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.
In Marco Island, 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 Marco Island is significant throughout the year, and miserable in the summer. The humidity here has been described as oppressive or stifling in the summer. The humid season extends from April-November and the most comfortable months are December-March.
June is the wettest month in Marco Island with 9.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.1 inches in Marco Island means that it is about average compared to other places in Florida.
August is the rainiest month in Marco Island with 18.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.3 rainy days. There are 119.9 rainy days annually in Marco Island, which is rainier than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Marco Island, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Marco Island.
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Lani · San Diego, CA
Absolute Paradise (island life)
Over 3 years ago

We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Kathryn · Marco Island, FL
Great Place to Retire To
Over 7 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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Ernie  · Homestead, FL
Outsiders not welcomed at Marco Island
Over 8 years ago

I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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