Climate - Tallahassee (Florida)

The climate of Tallahassee is subtropical, with mild winters (though characterized by short cold waves) and hot, humid summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
The city is the capital of Florida and is located in the northwest of the state, about 40 km (25 mi) from the coast.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 28.1 °C (83 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,495 millimeters (58.8 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 80 mm (3.1 in) in the driest months (October, November) to 195 mm (7.7 in) in the wettest ones (June, August). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is mild, but it is much colder than in South Florida and Miami.
The sun often shines, although there are periods characterized by clouds, rain and wind.
Normally the days are mild, but at night it is often cold, and the temperature can approach the freezing point.
There may be warm periods even in the middle of winter, when the temperature can reach or exceed 25 °C (77 °F).
However, there may also be short cold spells, in which the temperature drops below freezing, usually down to -7/-8 °C (18/19 °F), while during the day it remains about 6/7 °C (43/45 °F).
The record is -14.5 °C (6 °F), set in January 1985.
Snow in Tallahassee is very rare. Occasionally, a light snowfall can be observed, but it takes decades to see the city in white. In February 1958, 7 cm (2.8 in) of snow fell, while in December 1989, 2.5 cm (1 in) fell.

The summer, from June to September, is hot and muggy. Due to high humidity the heat is sweltering, even though the breeze blows from the sea. 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 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). The record is 40.5 °C (105 °F), set in June 2011.
The sun often shines, but the sky is not always clear, as cloud coverings can form, which can give rise to thunderstorms.
Between late summer and early autumn, Tallahassee 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, albeit not in a destructive way. In September 2016, it was hit by Hurricane Hermine and in October 2018 by Hurricane Michael. Hurricanes can cause extensive damage, especially along the coast.

Spring and autumn, from March to May and from early October to late November, are pleasantly warm seasons, with infrequent rains (7/8 days a month in spring and 6 days a month in autumn). Spring is the sunniest season.
Sometimes there can be some bursts of cold air, especially in March and November, which generally bring a bit of cold especially at night.
In April and October it can exceed 30 °C (86 °F), while in May there is already often summer-like heat.



On average, there are around 2,985 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the sun shines very often, going from a minimum of 60% of the time in December and January to a maximum of 77% in April. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and 29.5 °C (85 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from May to November. In winter the sea is very cool, if not cold. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Occasionally, Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee you can choose the period from mid-March to mid-April.
To go to the beach, the weather in May is generally excellent, with fewer thunderstorms than in summer, however, it can sometimes get a little cold at night.

See also the climate of Florida.

Tallahassee - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tallahassee is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 27.8 °C (82 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Tallahassee is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in February 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in February 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Tallahassee is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in March 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Tallahassee is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in April 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Tallahassee is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) in May 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in May 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Tallahassee is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 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 July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Tallahassee is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 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 August, the weather in Tallahassee is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in August 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Tallahassee is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in September 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 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 Tallahassee is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in October 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Tallahassee is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.6 °C (21.9 °F) in November 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Tallahassee is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (42.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 28.9 °C (84 °F) in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.