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Tallahassee, Florida

The Florida Supreme Court (2022)

Tallahassee climate

Tallahassee’s warm year has a hot, humid, allergy heavy summer

Tallahassee’s published climate rows show Good overall comfort, Moderate summer feel, a Hot 93°F average summer high, Very Good winter feel, and a 45°F average winter low. Humidity is 78 percent, six months are comfortable, solar exposure is 1,735 peak sun hours per year, and August, June, and July are toughest.

Air quality is Excellent at 4.7 out of 5 and long term fine particle pollution is Good at 7.7 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average. The displayed rows list Poor allergy levels, High climate heat risk, Low drought risk, and Moderate weather volatility. The separate safety hazard ledger lists Moderate heat risk, so the home plan needs both summer comfort and storm preparation.

Living through the seasons

Winters are the easier season. Summer heat deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Good

3 / 5

Average Summer High
93°F

Hot · 93°F

Days Above 90°F
90 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Moderate

2.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
45°F / 7°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
12 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Very Good

3.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
78%

Good

Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1735 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
7.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 7.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Toughest Months
Aug, Jun, Jul
Heat Risk
High

Poor

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.3 / 5

Tallahassee in everyday life

Could Tallahassee work for you?

What may work well

  • The published rows show a Very Good winter feel, a 45°F average winter low, six comfortable months, Excellent air quality, and Low drought risk.
  • Tallahassee’s parks, trails, community centers, Senior Center, and inclusive recreation support an outdoor and indoor calendar.
  • The 2021 to 2025 modeled pollution average is labeled Good at 7.7 micrograms per cubic meter.
  • The climate ledger gives clear planning prompts for heat, allergies, humidity, storms, cooling, power, and home comfort.

What to think about

  • The average summer high is Hot at 93°F, summer feel is Moderate, and August, June, and July are toughest months.
  • Humidity is 78 percent and allergy levels are Poor, so warm conditions do not answer questions about personal comfort.
  • The climate ledger lists High heat risk while the separate safety hazard ledger lists Moderate heat risk.
  • Weather volatility is Moderate, so published averages should not be treated as a promise about one home or season.

Plan around Tallahassee’s summer edge and storm season

  1. Visit during summer and winter

    Notice cooling, heating, windows, humidity, allergies, shade, trees, drainage, lighting, parking, power, and how the home feels after a hot or wet day.

  2. Price home comfort

    Review cooling, heating, insulation, windows, utilities, insurance, maintenance, power, shade, trees, drainage, and storm preparation.

  3. Choose indoor alternatives

    Identify community centers, the Senior Center, inclusive recreation, parks, trails, home activities, and nearby options for Poor allergy days, rain, storms, or heat.

  4. Keep both heat rows visible

    Use the High climate heat row and separate Moderate safety hazard heat row alongside the 93°F summer high, 45°F winter low, 78 percent humidity, and six comfortable months.

Questions retirees ask

What is Tallahassee’s summer weather like?

The published average summer high is Hot at 93°F, with Moderate summer feel and High heat risk in the climate ledger. Humidity is 78 percent and allergy levels are Poor, while the separate safety hazard ledger lists Moderate heat risk.

Does Tallahassee have comfortable winters?

Winter feel is Very Good and the average winter low is 45°F. Heating, rain, trees, drainage, lighting, and indoor alternatives still deserve attention when choosing the home.

Is Tallahassee humid?

Humidity is published as 78 percent. Review ventilation, windows, air conditioning, heating, moisture, and the home’s comfort after rain, heat, or a long outdoor day.

What are the toughest months in Tallahassee?

August, June, and July are listed as toughest, while six months are comfortable. Outdoor plans should be arranged around heat, allergies, storms, parks, trails, community centers, and the exact home.

What do the air quality rows mean for Tallahassee?

Air quality is labeled Excellent at 4.7 out of 5, while long term fine particle pollution is labeled Good at 7.7 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average. Allergy levels are Poor, so use both labels when planning personal comfort.

Tallahassee offers a gentler winter and six comfortable months, while summer heat, humidity, allergies, storms, power, and the actual home determine comfort. For Tallahassee’s climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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