Glades County Climate

Glades County, Florida

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73.4°AVG °F

Avg Annual Temp

73.4°F

Annual Precip

52.8"

Annual Snowfall

0.0"

Extreme Heat Days

116.96666666666664

days >= 90°F/yr

Monthly Temperature

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Precipitation Calendar

Dry
Wet= snowfall
2.2"
2.0"
2.6"
2.7"
4.2"
9.4"
8.2"
8.5"
6.7"
3.1"
1.4"
1.8"
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Seasonal Overview

Comfort ZoneSpring68°77°9.6"Summer81°82°26.1"Fall70°81°11.2"Winter62°65°5.9"20°40°60°80°100°

National Comparison

Warmer than 94% of US counties
Wetter than 79% of US counties
More seasonal variation than 1% of US counties

Climate Profile

About Glades County Weather

Tropical Warmth in South Florida

Glades County averages a balmy 73.4°F, placing it significantly higher than the national median temperature. This tropical environment maintains high humidity with 52.8 inches of annual rainfall.

Warmer Than the State Median

Glades County is warmer than the Florida average, recording 73.4°F compared to the state's 71.1°F. It ranks among the warmer southern counties of the peninsula.

Cooler Than Its Southern Neighbor

While hot, Glades is slightly cooler than neighboring Hendry County, which averages 74.0°F. Both counties share an identical 117 days of extreme heat per year.

Extreme Heat and No Snow

Residents face 117 days of temperatures at or above 90°F during summers that average 81.8°F. Winters are exceptionally mild at 64.0°F with zero inches of annual snowfall.

Gear Up for Triple-Digit Heat

High-efficiency HVAC systems are critical for managing 117 days of extreme heat. With 52.8 inches of rain concentrated in summer, residents should prepare for a wet, tropical hurricane season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Glades County?
The average annual temperature in Glades County, FL is 73.4°F, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
How much rain does Glades County get?
Glades County receives an average of 52.8 inches of precipitation per year, including both rain and meltwater from snow. This is based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
Does it snow in Glades County?
Glades County receives little to no measurable snowfall in a typical year, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
How hot does Glades County get in summer?
The average summer temperature (June-August) in Glades County is 81.8°F. The county experiences an average of 116.96666666666664 days per year above 90°F.
How cold are winters in Glades County?
The average winter temperature (December-February) in Glades County is 64.0°F. January, typically the coldest month, averages 62.1°F.

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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.

Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.

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