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Longboat Key (FL) Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 12°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tampa, the United States of America (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tampa, the United States of America (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Longboat Key?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Longboat Key?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Longboat Key?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Longboat Key?
    August tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Longboat Key?
    December is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Longboat Key?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 314 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Longboat Key (FL)

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 13°C
    NE 29 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    21°C | 13°C
    E 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    23°C | 15°C
    NW 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain