What is the Average Wind Speed at Northwest Florida Beaches During Summer Months?

The summer months in Northwest Florida are renowned for their balmy temperatures and breezy conditions. But just how windy is it? According to data from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, the average hourly wind speed is highest in February, with an average of 9.3 miles per hour. This windier period lasts from September 25 to May 2, with average wind speeds of more than 7.7 miles per hour. The calmest month of the year is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 6.2 miles per hour.

The month with the least amount of wet days at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is October, with an average of 6.7 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. During the neutral phase, 4.9 events occurred per year, while only 20 events occurred in Florida during La Niña (8 years). The month with the least rainfall at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is May, with an average rainfall of 3.0 inches. The predominant average hourly wind direction at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport varies throughout the year. The month with the most humid days at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is July, with 30.1 days of humidity or worse.

According to the tourism score, the best times of the year to visit the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and do activities in warm climates are from early April to mid-May and throughout the month of October. The topography within 2 miles of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is essentially flat, with a maximum elevation change of 69 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 53 feet. During times when snow is blowing, the direction of the wind can vary from the southwest to the northwest, depending on the local topography. The area within 2 miles of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is covered by trees (86%) and herbaceous vegetation (13%), within 10 miles by trees (56%) and herbaceous vegetation (27%), and within 50 miles by trees (40%) and water (35%). It's important to note that not all El Niño years are equal, with a normal 2 to 3 events per year, while in 1997-98 there were seven or more events in Central Florida.