Climate change in Hernando County, Florida
Since 1979, Hernando County, Florida has warmed 3.1°F, with 39 more days above 90°F, 47 more nights above 70°F and 5% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Orange County, FL's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.1°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.6°F
- Precipitation: −5%
- Wettest day of the year: +49%
- Longest dry spell: +6 days
- Days above 90°F: +39 days
- Nights above 70°F: +47 days
- Freezing nights: −6 days
- Frost-free season: +29 days
- Muggy days: −4 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +19 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.