Fort Walton Beach, FL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Walton Beach.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Walton Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 45°F average low
- 55.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,406 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Walton Beach: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DESTIN FT WALTON AP, FL US (USW00053853), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Walton Beach.
Fort Walton Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Walton Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:11 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:34 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 45°F (7°C).
It gets about 55.4 inches (1,406 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Fort Walton Beach is April–May and October–November. At 7 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Fort Walton Beach
What is the hottest month in Fort Walton Beach?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Walton Beach?
January, with an average low of 45°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Walton Beach?
About 55.4 inches (1,406 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Fort Walton Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Fort Walton Beach?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Walton Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Fort Walton Beach in November?
Highs average 72°F and lows 53°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Walton Beach?
Around 6:11 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Walton Beach weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Walton Beach.
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