Why Is Central Florida So Hot In The Summer

The Sun is more overhead during the day is why Central Florida is so hot. Florida is one of the two most southern states in America with Hawaii being the other. Because of this the sun is higher on the horizon and it's rays reach Florida at a more direct angle resulting in higher temperatures year round.

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The National Weather Service The Heat Index & Florida's Climate

What is the heat index and how does the heat index work? Well the heat Index is a measure of how hot it actually feels when humidity is factored in with the temperature. 95 degrees with 60% humidity will feel much cooler than 95 degrees with 95% humidity. The air conditioning in your home functions the same way. It is basically a dehumidifier. I would add that 95 degrees in the sun feels much hotter than 95 degrees in the shade.

Cooler Air & A Sea Breeze Affect On Average Temperatures

Because there is so much water in and around Florida there is no shortage of humidity. Probably about half of the days in the rainy season Central Florida weather will include afternoon rain showers. Temperatures will range in the 90's during summer months and with the sea breezes and cool breezes off of the larger lakes air moves across the state and thunderstorms are created. Record highs in the sunshine state are probably often prevented by the cooling afternoon showers. June, July and August are the hottest months here.

The Average Temperatures In The Winter Months & A Sea Breeze

Air moving off of the Atlantic Ocean waters is much more stable temperature wise. The warm water has what is called a higher heat capacity which provides stability. On days with low temperatures a sea breeze will actually blow in warmer air off of the ocean's warm water.

During the winter months the warm weather and relative humidity in Central Florida are amazing. Where South Florida is ok, it is still nowhere near as cool to walk during the day like it is here. It also seems to get significantly cooler north of Daytona Beach. Miami being on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean just always seems to be very humid.