Charlotte County, FL Climate


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Charlotte County, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild to warm winters. The average yearly temperature is around 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius). Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, particularly during the summer months when thunderstorms and hurricanes are common events. Snowfall is uncommon but does occur occasionally in late winter and early spring. Summertime temperatures often reach into the 90s (32-37°C) while winters usually range from around 59-70°F (15-21°C). Humidity levels tend to be higher during warmer months and can become oppressive at times. Overall, Charlotte County enjoys a pleasant climate with plenty of sunshine and precipitation throughout the year.

Charlotte County, Florida gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Charlotte County 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 Charlotte County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Charlotte County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 51
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Charlotte County is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Florida.

2.2 Summer - 9.2 Winter
March, December and November are the most pleasant months in Charlotte County, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCharlotte, FloridaUnited States
  51.4 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  100.9 days106.2 days
  266 days205 days
  91.7°85.8°
  50.6°21.7°
  6.77
  6.44.3
  26 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 Charlotte County with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Florida. In Charlotte County, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Charlotte County are March, February and December.
In Charlotte County, there are 105.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Charlotte County with an average of 50.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Florida.
In Charlotte County, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.
In Charlotte County, 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 Charlotte County 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.
June is the wettest month in Charlotte County with 8.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.4 inches in Charlotte County means that it is drier than most places in Florida.
August is the rainiest month in Charlotte County with 15.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 100.9 rainy days annually in Charlotte County, which is one of the least rainy places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 44% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Charlotte County, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Charlotte County.
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Crime in Charlotte County gets 5-25% worse every year! Use to be a great county, now even Port Charlotte is a scary place to live. Drugs and illegals moving here and  More

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