Fernandina Beach, FL climate
Fernandina Beach has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 45°, and snow is almost unheard of.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Fernandina Beach feels like
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Fernandina Beach weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | Snow | Wet days | Snow on ground | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 45° | 3.3" | 0 | 9 | 0 | 48° – 61° |
| February | 66° | 48° | 3.1" | 0 | 9 | 0 | 49° – 65° |
| March | 71° | 53° | 3.3" | 0 | 8 | 0 | 56° – 69° |
| April | 77° | 59° | 2.9" | 0 | 7 | 0 | 64° – 72° |
| May | 83° | 67° | 3.1" | 0 | 7 | 0 | 71° – 79° |
| June | 88° | 73° | 6.6" | 0 | 13 | 0 | 77° – 85° |
| July | 90° | 75° | 5.5" | 0 | 13 | 0 | 81° – 85° |
| August | 89° | 75° | 6.9" | 0 | 13 | 0 | 80° – 85° |
| September | 86° | 73° | 6.7" | 0 | 13 | 0 | 76° – 83° |
| October | 80° | 65° | 4.6" | 0 | 8 | 0 | 69° – 77° |
| November | 72° | 55° | 2.2" | 0 | 7 | 0 | 59° – 69° |
| December | 66° | 49° | 2.9" | 0 | 9 | 0 | 47° – 66° |
| Year | 78° | 61° | 51.0" | 0.0" | 114 | 0 |
“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 Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach gets 51 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and November the driest. Rain or snow falls on about 114 days a year.
A year-round growing season
Heating and cooling a home in Fernandina Beach
Engineers use “degree days” to estimate how hard a furnace or air conditioner works. In Fernandina Beach, 27% of that work is heating and 73% is cooling, so air conditioning is the bigger bill.
Degree days measure how far each day’s average temperature falls below or rises above 65°, added up over a year. Source: NOAA station normals.
How Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach averaged 1.4° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in December (+2.2°). The shift is larger than in 66% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Fernandina Beach’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 47° to 66°. July is the most reliable, staying within 4°.
Common questions about Fernandina Beach’s climate
What is the coldest month in Fernandina Beach?
January, with a typical high of 64° and a low of 45°.
What is the hottest month in Fernandina Beach?
July, with a typical high of 90° and a low of 75°. About 45 days a year reach 90°.
How much snow does Fernandina Beach get?
Almost none. A normal year brings 0.0 inches.
When is the first frost in Fernandina Beach?
Frost is uncommon. Only 85% of years see a night at 32° or below.
What is the rainiest month in Fernandina Beach?
August, with 6.9 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 51 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Fernandina Beach itself (about a 3-mile square). Snow, frost dates and day counts come from NOAA’s weather station at Fernandina Beach, FL (1 mi) away. Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.