2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Fort Myers, FL vs Palmetto, FL

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- Palmetto has 1.3% more rainy days than Fort Myers.
- Palmetto has 10.7% less Sunny Days than Fort Myers.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palmetto scores 7.8% better than Fort Myers
 Fort Myers, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny271  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low53  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock132443
Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 19 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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