The climate of Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte experiences a warm subtropical type of climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) with hot and humid summers and warm winters.
Port Charlotte is a census-designated place in Charlotte County, south of Tampa and northwest of Punta Gorda, in the American state of
Florida. The port lies in the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico, which influences the climate to a certain extent. The low altitude, tropical latitudes, and proximity to ocean waters keep the temperatures warm throughout the year.
Port Charlotte lies along the Gulf Coast of Florida, and with more than 150 miles of waterways, is the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. The region has a total area of 32.3 square miles, of which 12% is water. The port is almost at sea level and consists of soft white-sand beaches, shrublands, and palm trees. Annual precipitation is 50" (1270mm) with a peak period from
June to
September, as the climate borders on the tropical wet and dry type. Port Charlotte registers 262 sunny days during the year. The humidity reaches up to 74% in September. Fog is prevalent at times, but snow is rare. Lightning strikes are a constant threat, especially in the late spring and summer.
Port Charlotte receives almost two-thirds of the annual rainfall in the wet period from June to September, during the summer and early autumn seasons. The average high temperature reaches the 92°F (33.3°C) mark at the peak of
July, while
January sees the lowest average temperature of the year with 52°F (11.1°C). The sea temperatures are mild throughout the year, and the seawater is amongst the warmest in the United States. Thunderstorms are frequent in the hot season, particularly in the mornings and afternoons, while hurricanes are a threat during the storm season from June to
December.
The best time to visit Port Charlotte, FL
The best time to visit
Port Charlotte is from
March to
May when the temperatures are relatively mild, the humidity is the least of the year, and the rainfall is minimal. The average humidity is the lowest of the year from 58% to 60% during spring. The seawaters are warm, the heat is bearable, and the drizzling rain makes the place enjoyable. The spring months are also relatively drier, the skies are peaceful without the threat of storms, and there are numerous sunny days.
The worst time to visit Port Charlotte, FL
June to
September is usually the worst time to visit
Port Charlotte. The rainy peak period brings heavy rainfall to the area, and the skies tend to be regularly cloudy. The average humidity is high, and the average temperatures are between 87°F (30.6°C) to 92°F (33.3°C). Hailstorms often invade the region during the rainy months, while hurricanes visit it often, sometimes scale up to severe categories, and bring devastation.
Weather hazards
Port Charlotte is prone to thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, hurricanes and tornadoes mainly from
June to
December, and occasionally during the rest of the year. Thunderstorms are common, mostly in the mornings and sometimes in the afternoons. Flashes of Lightning strike regularly in Port Charlotte as well as the entire state of
Florida during the storms. Tropical cyclones of various degrees of intensity regularly patrol the seas in the storm season and occasionally make landfills. Torrential rains and strong wind speeds exceeding 100mph (160.9km/h) accompany the storms and bring destruction with them.
Weather in January
January, the same as
December, in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, is another pleasant winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 70.5°F (21.4°C). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 70.5°F (21.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).
Weather in January » Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in
Port Charlotte, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C). In February, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in
January - a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C).
Weather in February » Weather in March
The first month of the spring,
March, is still a warm month in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, with an average temperature varying between 77°F (25°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C). In Port Charlotte, the average high-temperature in March is almost the same as in
February - a still warm 77°F (25°C).
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Weather in April
April, like
March, in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature varying between 82.9°F (28.3°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C). In April, the average high-temperature marginally rises from 77°F (25°C) in March to a still warm 82.9°F (28.3°C).
Weather in April » Weather in May
The last month of the spring,
May, is a tropical month in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and an average low of 71.2°F (21.8°C). In May, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in
April - a tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C).
Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer,
June, is still a tropical month in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 88.9°F (31.6°C). In Port Charlotte, Florida, the average high-temperature in June is almost the same as in
May - a still tropical 88.9°F (31.6°C).
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Weather in July
July, the same as
June, in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature varying between 89.6°F (32°C) and 77.5°F (25.3°C). In July, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in June - a still hot 89.6°F (32°C).
Weather in July » Weather in August
The last month of the summer,
August, is another hot month in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 90.1°F (32.3°C). The warmest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 90.1°F (32.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 78.3°F (25.7°C). The average heat index in August is evaluated at a scorching 111.2°F (44°C).
Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in
Port Charlotte, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average high of 88.3°F (31.3°C). In Port Charlotte, the average high-temperature in September is relatively the same as in
August - a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C).
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Weather in October
October, the same as
September, is a moderately hot autumn month in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 84.4°F (29.1°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C). In October, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in September - a moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C).
Weather in October » Weather in November
The last month of the autumn,
November, is another warm month in
Port Charlotte,
Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average high of 77.9°F (25.5°C). In Port Charlotte, the average high-temperature in November slightly decreases from a moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C) in
October to a still warm 77.9°F (25.5°C).
Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in
Port Charlotte, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C). In December, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in
November - a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C).
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