Climate - Palm Bay (Florida)

The climate of Palm Bay is subtropical, with very mild winters (though characterized by short cold waves) and hot, humid summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
The city is located in eastern Florida, overlooking a lagoon called Indian River. Beyond the lagoon lies a long barrier island where Melbourne Beach is located.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 28.6 °C (83.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,290 millimeters (50.8 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest month (February) to 195 mm (7.7 in) in the wettest (September). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is very mild and sunny.
The rains are quite rare, although depending on the year, when it rains, it can rain a lot.
There are several warm periods, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 25 °C (77 °F). However, after sunset the temperature drops a lot, and at night, it can get cold and fog can form.
In addition, short cold spells can sometimes occur, when the minimum temperature drops to freezing or below. At Melbourne airport, in recent decades, the record is -6.5 °C (20.5 °F), set in January 1985.
Snow in Palm Bay is extremely rare. Occasionally, as in January 1977, light snowfalls can occur.

The summer, from June to September, is hot and muggy. Due to high humidity, the heat is sweltering. The combination of humidity and temperature can produce a perceived temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) and above.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature usually reaches 36 °C (97 °F). The record is 39 °C (102 °F), recorded in July 1981.
The sun often shines, but the sky is not always clear, as cloud coverings can form, which can give rise to thunderstorms. In summer, thunderstorms break almost every day, although it doesn't always rain. There can also be hail and gusts of wind.
Between late summer and early autumn, Palm Bay can be affected by hurricanes or tropical storms. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October. Indeed, the city has been hit several times over the past few decades, for example by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Hurricanes can cause extensive damage, especially along the coast.

In spring and autumn, from March to May and from early October to late November, it is generally warm to hot and sunny. The rains are not very frequent, although in October there may still be heavy rains.
In May and October it is almost as hot as in summer, even though the humidity is a bit lower.
In March and November, on the other hand, there can be outbreaks of cold air that can bring a bit of cold at night.



For the sunshine hours, we can refer to the city of Orlando, where there are around 3,155 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the sun shines very often. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 23 °C (73 °F) and 29 °C (85 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming even in winter. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Occasionally, Palm Bay can be hit by a tornado. Tornadoes are more likely in spring, and somewhat less in autumn, but in these southern latitudes, they can also occur in January and February.

Best Time

To visit Palm Bay you can choose the period from mid-March to mid-April.
To go to the beach, the weather in May is generally good, with fewer thunderstorms than in summer, however, it can sometimes get a little cool at night in the first half of the month.

See also the climate of Florida.

Palm Bay - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Palm Bay is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Palm Bay is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Palm Bay is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Palm Bay is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Palm Bay is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the weather in Palm Bay is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Palm Bay is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Palm Bay is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Palm Bay is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Palm Bay is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (85 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Palm Bay is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Palm Bay is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.