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Retirement Living In Winter Haven - Florida


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Area Description

Winter Haven offers a authentic, hometown, small community feel with the amenities of a larger urban area - arts, culture, music, fine and diverse dining options etc. With over 1,400 lake front properties and 55 lakes, you can enjoy the lakeside lifestyle with all the conveniences for a carefree retirement.

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   Eager to have those grandchildren come visit? Tell them you live in the city where they can visit Legoland! A place to play, explore...reflect. The Winter Haven, Florida area is home to the world's largest LEGOLAND theme park and it includes the world famous Cypress Gardens botanical area. We're also proud of our other local treasures including the chain of canal-connected freshwater lakes, the majestic Bok Tower Gardens, and a wealth of local attractions and activities to fill your time in Winter Haven.

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Winter Haven Hospital

Heart of FL Regional Medical Center (Davenport)



What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Winter Haven, Florida?

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

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50'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 Winter Haven such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven, 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 warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the mid 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  50  61  73
 Feb  52  64  75
 Mar  57  68  79
 Apr  61  72  84
 May  67  78  89
 Jun  72  82  92
 Jul  73  83  93
 Aug  74  83  93
 Sep  72  81  90
 Oct  66  76  86
 Nov  59  69  79
 Dec  53  63  74

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  1  0
 Feb  0  0  0
 Mar  1  0  0
 Apr  3  0  0
 May  14  0  0
 Jun  22  0  0
 Jul  26  0  0
 Aug  26  0  0
 Sep  19  0  0
 Oct  5  0  0
 Nov  0  0  0
 Dec  0  1  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  7  51 %
 Feb  3 "  7  53 %
 Mar  4 "  7  55 %
 Apr  3 "  6  59 %
 May  3 "  7  65 %
 Jun  8 "  14  71 %
 Jul  8 "  16  73 %
 Aug  8 "  16  73 %
 Sep  6 "  12  72 %
 Oct  3 "  8  66 %
 Nov  2 "  6  60 %
 Dec  3 "  6  54 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
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