Highlands County Climate
Highlands County, Florida
Avg Annual Temp
73.0°F
Annual Precip
52.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Extreme Heat Days
125.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Highlands County Weather
Highlands County is significantly warmer than national averages
With an annual average temperature of 73.0°F, Highlands County is nearly 20 degrees warmer than the national median. This subtropical climate is defined by mild winters and consistent heat throughout the year.
Warmer than the average Florida county
The county's 73.0°F average exceeds the Florida state average of 71.1°F. It ranks as one of the warmer inland territories in the state, driven by its southern-central location.
Staying hotter than its northern neighbors
Highlands stays slightly cooler than coastal Hillsborough (74.4°F) but is significantly warmer than Lake County (72.0°F). It receives 52.8 inches of annual rain, which is slightly less than the state average of 54.8 inches.
A staggering four months of extreme heat
Residents face 126 days per year where temperatures reach or exceed 90°F. Winters are very mild with a 63.3°F average and absolutely no recorded snowfall.
Plan for extreme heat and high humidity
High-efficiency HVAC systems are essential to manage the 126 days of extreme heat. Outdoor activities are most comfortable during the 61.3°F January mornings before the humidity peaks.
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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.