Longboat Key (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Longboat Key can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and pleasant during the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Longboat Key can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Longboat Key experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 988 mm yearly. Longboat Key can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 174 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 28 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Longboat Key Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Longboat Key can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Longboat Key.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Longboat Key in the United States of America
During the months of January, February, March, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 314 hours of sunshine.
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