Apalachicola, FL Climate

Climate Insight: Apalachicola, FL

An annual average temperature of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 60°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Apalachicola, Florida. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00012832 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Apalachicola receives roughly 53.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 306 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 15 and the first fall freeze near December 18. For energy use, 1,224 heating degree days and 2,738 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Apalachicola scores 85/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.