Sunny Venice: Florida's Subtropical Climate
Posted by Tracy Jones on Friday, September 17th, 2021 at 10:00am.
Of all the many reasons people move to the beautiful beach town of historic Venice, FL, it’s unique sunny, subtropical climate usually sits near the top of the list.
But what is it about these distinctive conditions that draws people from all over the country to settle down in this paradisiacal place?
In this blog, we’ll be taking a look at sunny Venice, FL’s distinctive subtropical climate.
What Exactly Is a Subtropical Climate?
A subtropical climate is typically characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, warm winters, with a general increase in rainfall, but lack of snow.
Subtropical climates tend to exist on the southeastern side of continents, as evidenced by places such as Taiwan and Vietnam in southeast Asia, Paraguay and Uruguay in southeast South America, and of course Florida in southeast North America.
How Much Rainfall Does Venice, FL Get Each Year?
Being in a subtropical climate means Venice, FL gets a good bit of rain for a few months in the summer, so be sure to close your sunroof.
The area gets an average of about 50 inches of rain, as opposed to the national average of less than forty inches.
Most of this rain falls between the months of June and August, with the rest of the year being full of beautiful, clear days.
Even so, a rainy stroll through Downtown Venice is a great way to spend a Sunday, ducking between the local boutiques and restaurants — just remember to bring your umbrella.
How Many Sunny Days Are There in a Year in Venice, FL?
However, despite the slightly above average rainfall that Venice residents can expect, the city has one of the highest averages of sunny days in the country.
Venice residents enjoy over 250 clear, sunny days — a nearly 25% increase in the national average of approximately 200.
This allows the locals to take advantage of the beautiful beaches, golf courses and parks located in the Venice area for most days out of the year, giving them ample time to explore everything this beautiful coastal city has to offer.
Are you interested in living in this beautiful area? Contact Gulf Shores Realty online to view homes available in sunny Venice.