WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After a very long, chilly and damp January, most of us are ready for more sunshine in the Sunshine State!
As of Jan. 29, we only had four days in the 80s in both Vero Beach and West Palm Beach during January.
Historic blizzard hitting the south
On Jan. 16, the Climate Prediction Center released its outlook for February across the U.S. The agency’s goal is to accurately predict the temperature and precipitation trend for each month and season.
For Florida, the current prediction is one that many residents will be very happy with after the January we experienced.
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The extended forecast shows a trend of above-normal temperatures. In February, the average high temperature for West Palm Beach is 76.7 and our low temperature is 60.1. In Vero Beach, the high is 75.6 and the low is 54.5.
In addition to our temperatures, we are looking to have a drier trend for February.
In January, we totaled 0.94 in West Palm Beach and 1.13 in Vero Beach. Despite the cool and damp trend, not a lot of rain fell compared to what we normally experience. On average, West Palm Beach sees 3.14 inches of rainfall, whereas Vero Beach sees 2.48 inches of precipitation.
WPTV
We will continue a dry trend for February, but it is trending to be even drier than January.
The reason for this prediction is due to La Niña conditions that are currently present and predicted to persist through April 2025.
In a La Niña pattern, the trade winds push warmer water toward Asia and bring cooler waters to the west coast of the U.S. This typically means dry weather, warmer conditions and drought for the southern U.S. and cooler temperatures for the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest.
As La Niña continues to develop in the Pacific Ocean, many Floridians are wondering how this weather pattern will impact the Sunshine State. La Niña is characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which can have significant implications for weather patterns around the world.
In Florida, La Niña typically brings drier-than-average conditions, especially during the winter months. This can lead to increased risk of drought and wildfires, as well as a higher likelihood of below-average rainfall. Additionally, La Niña often leads to above-average temperatures, which can result in hotter and more humid conditions than usual.
While the exact impacts of La Niña on Florida’s weather can vary from year to year, it is important for residents to stay informed and prepared for potential changes in weather patterns. Stay tuned to local weather forecasts and follow any advisories or warnings issued by meteorologists to ensure you are ready for whatever La Niña may bring to the state.
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