Hourly Weather Forecast for Jacksonville, FL - The Weather Channel | Weather.com (2024)

FAQs

Is Jacksonville warm all year? ›

The average annual temperate is 70 degrees, the average annual high is 78 degrees, and the average annual low is 62. Jacksonville receives about 52 inches of rain per year, mostly during the rainy summer season. From November through April, the weather is dry, sunny, and…well, basically perfect!

The vast majority of snow events in Florida occurred in north Florida and the Jacksonville area. According to the National Weather Service, the record snowfall for the city of Jacksonville is 1.9 inches (4.83 cm), which fell on February 12, 1899.

The driest month in Jacksonville is November with 2.34 inches of precipitation, and with 7.90 inches September is the wettest month.

The best times to visit Jacksonville are from March to May and September to November. These shoulder seasons see pleasant weather, as well as fewer tourists and lower prices than the summer months.

If you're wondering how close this week's temperatures are to record highs for Jacksonville, we're still a few degrees shy here or there each day to consider it "record heat." The hottest day ever recorded in the city was 105 degrees set in July 1942.

The record high for June 10 is 100 set in 1954. This heat wave is hitting us earlier this year compared to 2023 where we had the highest temperature of the year of 102 on Aug. 11. However, in 2022, Jacksonville recorded 103 on June 23.

When it comes to Jacksonville, Florida, it's hurricanes. Being on the brutal east coast, so many tropical storms and hurricanes sweep through Jacksonville every year that the locals are slowly running out of names.

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– It has been 34 years since Jacksonville has seen snow! On Dec. 23, 1989, those who lived in Duval County sled down the Dames Point Bridge, had snowball fights, and even made snowmen!

Jacksonville Facts

Jacksonville has more than 840 square miles – (making it the largest city by landmass in the Continental or contiguous USA).

Q: Is Jacksonville, Florida, a good place to live? A: Jacksonville, Florida, is a great place to live if you're looking for a reasonable cost of living, plenty of beach access, a southern feel, and a new home in the Sunshine State.

Is Jacksonville Florida very humid? ›

That probably comes as no surprise to residents of Jacksonville, where relative humidity can be 50% or higher for at least half the year. The area's extremely high humidity is not only uncomfortable, it can have serious health effects.

Florida wettest month

Florida experiences its highest precipitation levels during the summer, particularly in August. In some areas, such as around Orlando, June is when thunderstorms are most frequent.

Compared to many areas in Florida, Jacksonville offers a low cost of living, making it an attractive option for retirees looking to stretch their hard-earned savings. Additionally, the city is home to its thriving cultural scene, access to top healthcare facilities, and ample leisure activities.

Starting at about 7 a.m., people traveling to work will find heavier traffic for the next hour and a half. The roads don't get congested again until about 4:30 p.m. The evening rush continues until 6:30 p.m. and remains light for the rest of the night. Rush hour in Jacksonville relies heavily on I-95 and I-295.

Jacksonville has a extreme Wind Factor™ risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. It is most at risk from hurricanes.

Throughout the year, the temperature in Jacksonville city varies between a low of 44°F and a high of 92°F. The city also experiences an annual precipitation of 53 inches and a snowfall of 0 inches. In Jacksonville, the air can feel uncomfortably humid during the summer months from June to September.