Will it snow in 2022 in Florida? (2023)

Is it possible for Florida to have snow?

But contrary to some people's beliefs, snow in Florida is not as rare as you might think. It is possible in far northern sections of the Peninsula and the Florida Panhandle, the NWS said. But for most of the Peninsula, especially Central and South Florida, it is a sporadic event.

CPC Outlook for Winter 2022-23: The overall forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida for the upcoming winter is for a better chance of above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall as can be seen in the Climate Prediction Center Winter Outlook graphics below.

Forty-five years ago, snow fell in Florida, turning the Sunshine State into a winter wonderland. On Jan. 19, 1977, snow fell in South Florida for the first time in recorded history.

November 2021 to October 2022. Winter will be cooler than normal, with the coldest temperatures in mid- and late December and mid-January and from late January into early February. Precipitation will be above normal in the north and below normal in the south.

Snow falls in Florida Panhandle following first winter storm of 2022.

Where Has It Never Snowed In the U.S.? Extreme South Florida: Within the “Sunshine State,” no city south of Homestead has ever observed snow. Florida's low latitude and low elevation mean temperatures rarely get cold enough for snow to fall, let alone accumulate on the ground.

Florida will experience a colder than normal winter with cold spells in early and late January, Perreault said, and then again in mid-February. February is forecast to be the rainiest month of the winter.

Research by Climate Central shows that winter is the fastest warming season for most of the country. For Florida this is true. Look at this graphic that shows how much warmer our winters have become in the past 50 years. On average we have had a 3 degree rise in the average winter temperatures.

Summers are long, warm and particularly humid, lasting from May to October. And the winters throughout the state are quite short and dry, lasting from December to February. In January, the coldest month, the average temperature is 61°F (16°C). In July, the hottest month, the average temperature is 82°F (28°C).

February 16, 2021: Scattered light flurries were reported in Escambia County via mPing. No accumulation was reported. January 3, 2022: Light snow was reported in the early morning hours across Walton County in the Florida Panhandle.

When did it freeze in Florida?

Jan. 19, 1977 turned Florida into a winter wonderland felt throughout the state. The front page headline of the now defunct Miami News captured the surprise of many Floridians: “Snow in Miami!”

The last time the Sunshine State recorded snowfall was in 2018. That snow fell in Tallahassee and forced the closure of schools, governmental offices and a portion of Interstate 10, according to the Associated Press. Tampa Bay has had a much longer snow drought.

It's difficult to answer the question “where does it snow in Florida?” as snow is so rarely seen in this state. However, Jacksonville can see up to 1.9 inches of snowfall in a single year. What is this? So, if you want to catch some rare flurries, this is by far the best place to try.