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Retirement Living In Emerald Coast - Florida


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Area Description

Located in Northwest Florida, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island is one of America’s most favored coastal destinations. Collectively known as the Heart of Florida’s Emerald Coast, the area offers some of the world’s finest beaches and beach experiences along with legendary fishing and boating, fresh Gulf-to-table seafood, abundant watersport activities, championship golf, lively nightlife and numerous attractions for all to enjoy.

Includes Cities/Towns: Destin, Fort Walton Beach.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Emerald Coast, Florida?

For those of you that retire in Emerald Coast, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Emerald Coast such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Emerald Coast is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the low 70's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity with lots of moisture in the air may feel oppressive. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Emerald Coast, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  41 F°  51 F°  62 F°
 Feb  43 F°  54 F°  65 F°
 Mar  49 F°  60 F°  71 F°
 Apr  56 F°  66 F°  77 F°
 May  64 F°  74 F°  84 F°
 Jun  71 F°  80 F°  89 F°
 Jul  74 F°  82 F°  90 F°
 Aug  73 F°  81 F°  90 F°
 Sep  69 F°  78 F°  87 F°
 Oct  59 F°  69 F°  79 F°
 Nov  50 F°  60 F°  71 F°
 Dec  43 F°  53 F°  63 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  7  0
 Feb  0  4  0
 Mar  1  1  0
 Apr  2  0  0
 May  3  0  0
 Jun  10  0  0
 Jul  15  0  0
 Aug  14  0  0
 Sep  6  0  0
 Oct  0  0  0
 Nov  0  1  0
 Dec  0  5  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  5 "  10  43 %
 Feb  5 "  9  45 %
 Mar  6 "  8  51 %
 Apr  5 "  7  57 %
 May  4 "  7  65 %
 Jun  6 "  12  72 %
 Jul  8 "  15  74 %
 Aug  7 "  14  74 %
 Sep  5 "  9  69 %
 Oct  4 "  7  60 %
 Nov  5 "  7  52 %
 Dec  5 "  10  45 %

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 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
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