Fort Walton Beach (FL) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Fort Walton Beach’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
With significant temperature fluctuations, Fort Walton Beach enjoys distinct seasons year-round. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a moderate 16°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 6°C in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Fort Walton Beach by month:
The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 107 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 9 days. For more information, please visit our Fort Walton Beach Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Fort Walton Beach Temperatures Compared World Wide
Fort Walton Beach’s average annual maximum temperature is 24°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Fort Walton Beach. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Fort Walton Beach’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Fort Walton Beach climate page.
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