Lee County Climate
Lee County, Florida
Avg Annual Temp
75.2°F
Annual Precip
55.4"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
119.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lee County Weather
Lee County Surpasses National Temperature Medians
The county's average annual temperature of 75.2°F sits more than 20 degrees above the national median of 54°F. This subtropical climate reflects some of the warmest year-round conditions in the United States.
A Warm Leader in the Sunshine State
Lee County stays significantly warmer than the Florida state average of 71.1°F. Its 75.2°F average places it among the highest-ranking counties for heat in the southern peninsula.
Warmer Shores than Northern Neighbors
At 75.2°F, Lee County is warmer than Manatee County to the north, which averages 73.2°F. Both regions share a Gulf Coast influence that keeps humidity high and temperatures stable.
Lengthy Summers and Non-Existent Winters
Residents endure 120 days of extreme heat above 90°F, while winter averages remain a balmy 66.3°F. Although snowfall records are unavailable for this area, frozen precipitation is historically rare.
Managing Extreme Heat and Seasonal Rain
Homeowners should maintain robust HVAC systems to handle 120 days of 90-degree heat. Planning outdoor events requires attention to the 55.4 inches of annual rain, most of which falls during summer.
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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.