Climate change in Okaloosa County, Florida
Since 1979, Okaloosa County, Florida has warmed 2.7°F, with 14 more days above 90°F, 42 more nights above 70°F and 6% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like St. James Parish, LA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.2°F
- Precipitation: −6%
- Wettest day of the year: −20%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: +14 days
- Nights above 70°F: +42 days
- Freezing nights: −14 days
- Frost-free season: +6 days
- Muggy days: +22 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +6 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.