Okaloosa County Climate
Okaloosa County, Florida
Avg Annual Temp
67.7°F
Annual Precip
64.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Extreme Heat Days
66.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Okaloosa County Weather
A wet and warm Panhandle climate
Okaloosa's average temperature of 67.7°F is well above the U.S. median. However, it is the 64.1 inches of annual precipitation that truly distinguishes it from most of the country.
One of Florida's coolest and wettest counties
Okaloosa averages nearly 4 degrees cooler than the state mean of 71.1°F. It receives 64.1 inches of rain annually, making it significantly wetter than the Florida average of 54.8 inches.
Cooler than the Atlantic coast
The county's 67.7°F average is lower than northern Atlantic neighbors like Nassau. While it is cooler overall, it still faces 67 days of extreme heat, which is more than many coastal areas.
Cold winters and heavy summer rain
Winter is notably crisp for Florida, with a December-February average of 53.3°F. Summer features a July average of 82.1°F accompanied by frequent, heavy rainfall.
Invest in rain gear and heating
With 64.1 inches of rain, robust drainage and high-quality rain gear are essential for residents. You will also need home heating for January, when temperatures average a chilly 51.5°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.