Bristol, FL climate
Bristol has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 40°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Bristol feels like
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Bristol weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 40° | 4.7" | 46° – 59° |
| February | 67° | 43° | 4.3" | 46° – 64° |
| March | 74° | 48° | 4.7" | 54° – 69° |
| April | 80° | 54° | 3.8" | 61° – 72° |
| May | 87° | 62° | 3.5" | 71° – 78° |
| June | 90° | 69° | 5.8" | 76° – 84° |
| July | 92° | 72° | 6.9" | 79° – 84° |
| August | 91° | 71° | 6.6" | 79° – 84° |
| September | 88° | 68° | 5.7" | 75° – 82° |
| October | 81° | 58° | 3.0" | 65° – 74° |
| November | 72° | 47° | 3.1" | 53° – 67° |
| December | 65° | 42° | 4.2" | 44° – 63° |
| Year | 79° | 56° | 56.2" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Bristol
Bristol gets 56 inches of rain and melted snow a year. July is the wettest month and October the driest.
How Bristol compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Bristol averaged 0.9° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in December (+1.7°). The shift is smaller than in 76% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Bristol’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. December swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 44° to 63°. July is the most reliable, staying within 5°.
Common questions about Bristol’s climate
What is the coldest month in Bristol?
January, with a typical high of 64° and a low of 40°.
What is the hottest month in Bristol?
July, with a typical high of 92° and a low of 72°.
What is the rainiest month in Bristol?
July, with 6.9 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 56 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Bristol itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.