Port Richey (FL) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Port Richey’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, Port Richey enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 10°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Port Richey 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. August, the city’s warmest month, sees 247 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 62 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 8 days. For more information, please visit our Port Richey 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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Port Richey Temperatures Compared World Wide
Port Richey’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
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.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Port Richey’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Port Richey climate page.
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