Indian River County, FL Climate


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Indian River County in Florida enjoys a pleasant climate all year round. The average temperature in the area is 76°F, with temperatures rarely dipping below the mid-60s or climbing above the low 80s. During the summer months, Indian River County tends to be humid and warm, while during the winter it tends to be relatively cool and dry. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average of around 53 inches annually. The wind patterns are generally light breezes from the ocean that bring refreshing relief from the heat during hot days. Overall, Indian River County has a desirable climate that allows for comfortable outdoor activities throughout most of the year.

Indian River County, Florida gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 234 sunny days per year in Indian River County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Indian River County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 Indian River County is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.

3.5 Summer - 9.1 Winter
April, March and December are the most pleasant months in Indian River County, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateIndian River, FloridaUnited States
  54.4 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  125.3 days106.2 days
  234 days205 days
  89.8°85.8°
  51.1°21.7°
  7.17
  6.14.3
  25 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 Indian River County with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Florida. In Indian River County, there are 8 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Indian River County are November, March and April.
In Indian River County, there are 49.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Florida.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Indian River County with an average of 51.1°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.
In Indian River County, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.
In Indian River 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 Indian River 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.
September is the wettest month in Indian River County with 7.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.4 inches in Indian River County means that it is wetter than most places in Florida.
September is the rainiest month in Indian River County with 15.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 125.3 rainy days annually in Indian River County, which is rainier than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Indian River County, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Indian River County.
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