Zip 34946 (Fort Pierce North, FL) Climate

The climate in 34946 Fort Pierce North, FL is generally warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s in summer to the low-70s in winter. The area experiences an average of 55 inches of rain per year, with most of it coming between May and October. There is a mix of sun and clouds throughout the year, but more often than not it's bright and sunny. Winters are usually mild and short-lived, though there can be some cold snaps. Summer months tend to be hot and humid, so staying hydrated is important for those visiting during this time.

Fort Pierce North (zip 34946), Florida gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Fort Pierce North (zip 34946) 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 Fort Pierce North (zip 34946). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fort Pierce North (zip 34946) 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 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 34946 zip code 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 the 34946 zip code, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 34946 zip code with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Florida. In the 34946 zip code, there are 8 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 34946 zip code are November, March and April.

In the 34946 zip code, there are 47.3 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 the 34946 zip code with an average of 51.2°. This is warmer than most places in Florida.

In the 34946 zip code, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Florida.

In the 34946 zip code, 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 the 34946 zip code 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 the 34946 zip code with 7.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is December with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.7 inches in the 34946 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Florida.

September is the rainiest month in the 34946 zip code with 15.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.6 rainy days. There are 125.4 rainy days annually in the 34946 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the 34946 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 34946 zip code.

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