Santa Rosa County Climate
Santa Rosa County, Florida
Avg Annual Temp
67.3°F
Annual Precip
65.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Extreme Heat Days
90.175
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Santa Rosa County Weather
Panhandle Climate with High Rainfall
Santa Rosa County averages 67.3°F, making it warmer than the national median but cooler than most of Florida. This region is defined by its significant annual rainfall of 65.2 inches.
One of Florida’s Coolest Counties
The county's 67.3°F average is nearly four degrees cooler than the Florida state average of 71.1°F. It represents the temperate-to-subtropical transition found in the state's panhandle.
The Wettest in the Region
With 65.2 inches of annual precip, Santa Rosa is much wetter than counties like Putnam or St. Johns. It also sees more seasonal variety than its southern counterparts.
Occasional Snow and Cold Winters
This is a rare Florida county that averages 0.1 inches of snowfall annually. Winters are significantly colder with a 53.0°F average, while summers still reach 90°F on 90 different days.
Gear Up for Rain
High-quality rain gear is essential to manage the 65.2 inches of annual precipitation. Homeowners need functioning heating systems for winter months when January averages drop to 51.0°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.