Zip 32359 (Steinhatchee, FL) Climate

The climate in 32359 Steinhatchee, FL is generally mild and enjoyable throughout the year. Winters are typically quite short and temperatures rarely reach freezing. Summers can be hot and humid, with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and 90s on some days. The area also experiences moderate rainfall year-round, which helps to keep the landscape lush and green. Overall, Steinhatchee enjoys a pleasant climate that's perfect for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, boating, camping, and more.

Steinhatchee (zip 32359), Florida gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Steinhatchee (zip 32359) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 232 sunny days per year in Steinhatchee (zip 32359). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Steinhatchee (zip 32359) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
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 32359 zip code is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.

3.6 Summer - 8.4 Winter

April, November and October are the most pleasant months in the 32359 zip code, while July and August 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 32359 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Florida. In the 32359 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 32359 zip code are April, November and March.

In the 32359 zip code, there are 72.2 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 the 32359 zip code with an average of 39.6°. This is one of the coldest places in Florida.

In the 32359 zip code, there are 19.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Florida.

In the 32359 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 32359 zip code 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 the 32359 zip code with 8.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.9 inches in the 32359 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Florida.

August is the rainiest month in the 32359 zip code with 16.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 110.4 rainy days annually in the 32359 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the 32359 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 32359 zip code.

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Gretchen · Steinhatchee, FL

Living In Steinhatchee

Over 17 years ago

Living in Steinhatchee is not for everyone. There are no shopping malls, no supermarkets, no chain restaurants (except for our nice waterfront Hungry Howie's that is More