Pensacola, FL Weather
Pensacola hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Pensacola weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Pensacola looks sunny, with a high of 92° and an overnight low of 78°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Pensacola 14-day forecast
About the weather in Pensacola
Located in Florida, United States, Pensacola experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 86°F (30°C) in July and dip to about 60°F (16°C) in January, with around 63.8 inches (1621 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Pensacola weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 60°F (16°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 21°F (-6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 60°F (16°C) and lows around 47°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 21°F (-6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.6 inches (194 mm) of rain over 20 days, while February is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Pensacola is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Pensacola is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 60 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Pensacola is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Pensacola is mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Pensacola by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 47° | 9 | 4.9 in | 7.8 h/day | 75% |
| February | 64° | 52° | 10 | 3.6 in | 8.1 h/day | 79% |
| March | 69° | 58° | 11 | 4.4 in | 9.5 h/day | 78% |
| April | 73° | 62° | 10 | 5.3 in | 10.2 h/day | 78% |
| May | 80° | 69° | 11 | 4.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 79% |
| June | 85° | 75° | 18 | 6.2 in | 11.5 h/day | 81% |
| July | 86° | 78° | 22 | 6.1 in | 11.6 h/day | 82% |
| August | 87° | 78° | 20 | 7.6 in | 10.5 h/day | 81% |
| September | 84° | 74° | 14 | 6.2 in | 10.1 h/day | 79% |
| October | 78° | 66° | 8 | 4.2 in | 9.7 h/day | 73% |
| November | 70° | 57° | 7 | 4.8 in | 8.5 h/day | 73% |
| December | 64° | 52° | 12 | 5.6 in | 7.2 h/day | 78% |