California vs Florida

Climate Comparison

California

Florida

How California and Florida compare on climate: average temperature, summer temperature, winter temperature, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Average Temperature

Florida is warmer overall than California.

Summer Temperature

Florida has hotter summers than California.

Winter Temperature

Florida has milder winters than California.

Sunny Days

California gets more sunny days than Florida.

Annual Precipitation

California is drier overall than Florida.

Average Wind Speed

Florida is less windy than California.

Metric	CA	FL	Deep dive
Average Temperature Average annual statewide temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.	59.4°F	70.7°F	Details ->
Summer Temperature Average statewide summer temperature across June, July, and August.	73.4°F	81.0°F	Details ->
Winter Temperature Average statewide winter temperature across December, January, and February.	46.2°F	59.4°F	Details ->
Sunny Days Average number of sunny or mostly sunny days per year.	146 days	101 days	Details ->
Annual Precipitation Average annual rain and snowfall combined, measured in inches.	22.2 in	54.5 in	Details ->
Average Wind Speed Average statewide wind speed in miles per hour.	7.0 mph	6.2 mph	Details ->
Lightning Density Average lightning events per square mile from the incorporated Vaisala state dataset.	3.6 per sq mi	244.1 per sq mi	Details ->