South Bradenton, FL Climate


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The climate in South Bradenton, FL is typically hot and humid. The summer months are especially unbearable, as temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity levels. In the winter months, temperatures tend to stay warm, ranging from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The area does get rain throughout the year, but it's mostly concentrated during the summertime. Hurricanes do occasionally hit the region, so residents should always be aware of their surroundings and keep an eye on weather forecasts during hurricane season.

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

South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Bradenton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 51
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 South Bradenton is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.

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

  ClimateSouth Bradenton, FloridaUnited States
  54.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  103.7 days106.2 days
  243 days205 days
  90.4°85.8°
  51.3°21.7°
  6.97
  6.44.3
  20 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 South Bradenton with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Florida. In South Bradenton, there are 7 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for South Bradenton are November, March and April.
In South Bradenton, there are 72.9 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 South Bradenton with an average of 51.3°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.
In South Bradenton, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.
In South 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 South Bradenton can be oppressive in the summer, but pleasant for much of the year. The humidity here has been described as stifling in July and August. The humid season extends from May-October and the most comfortable months are November-April.
August is the wettest month in South Bradenton with 9.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.3 inches in South Bradenton means that it is wetter than most places in Florida.
August is the rainiest month in South Bradenton with 16.1 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 103.7 rainy days annually in South Bradenton, which is less rainy than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in South Bradenton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in South Bradenton.
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