Climate Summary
(made with AI, use with caution)
| Melbourne, Florida Climate Summary General Climate • Subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters.
• Average annual temperature: 73.9°F (23.3°C)
• Average annual precipitation: 53.8 inches (136.7 cm)
• Average annual snowfall: 0.1 inches (0.3 cm) Summer (June-August) • Average high temperature: 90.4°F (32.4°C)
• Average low temperature: 74.7°F (23.7°C)
• Average precipitation: 21.2 inches (53.8 cm)
• Humidity is high, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Thunderstorms are common, especially in the late afternoon and evening. Fall (September-November) • Average high temperature: 82.9°F (28.3°C)
• Average low temperature: 64.6°F (18.1°C)
• Average precipitation: 16.5 inches (41.9 cm)
• Humidity remains high, but it is not as oppressive as in the summer.
• The weather is generally mild and pleasant. Winter (December-February) • Average high temperature: 68.9°F (20.5°C)
• Average low temperature: 47.8°F (8.8°C)
• Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (19.3 cm)
• Humidity is lower than in the summer and fall.
• The weather is generally mild and sunny, with occasional cold spells. Spring (March-May) • Average high temperature: 78.8°F (26.0°C)
• Average low temperature: 59.6°F (15.3°C)
• Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (21.6 cm)
• Humidity begins to increase, but it is not as high as in the summer.
• The weather is generally mild and pleasant. Other Climate Information • Melbourne is located in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, which means that the average annual minimum temperature is between 25°F and 30°F (-3.9°C and -1.1°C).
• The growing season in Melbourne is approximately 300 days.
• Melbourne is prone to hurricanes, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 • November 30).
• The city is also susceptible to flooding, especially during heavy rains. |
|
| Facts & Historical Information
(made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Melbourne Beach is a nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles, with over 100 nests per year. • The Indian River Lagoon, adjacent to Melbourne, is one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America. Science • The Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne is a renowned research institution with a focus on engineering, science, and technology. • The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne is home to over 900 animals from around the world, including endangered species. Personalities • Dr. Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry, lived and worked in Melbourne from 1935 to 1945. • Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was a test pilot at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, located near Melbourne. • Dr. Francis Crick, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, was a visiting professor at FIT in the 1980s. |
|
Tourist Attractions
| 1.Brevard Zoo: Home to over 900 animals from around the world, including tigers, gorillas, giraffes, and sea turtles. 2.Kennedy Space Center: The launch site for NASA's space shuttle program, offering tours of the launch pads, the Vehicle Assembly Building, and the Rocket Garden. 3.Sebastian Inlet State Park: A 600-acre park with two miles of pristine beaches, a lagoon, and a historic lighthouse. |
|
Nearby Cities:| Indialantic, FL | | Melbourne Beach, FL | Palm Bay, FL | | West Melbourne, FL | Indian Harbour Beach, FL | | June Park, FL | Malabar, FL | | Satellite Beach, FL | Grant-Valkaria, FL | | Micco, FL | Cocoa Beach, FL | | Roseland, FL | Sebastian, FL | | Rockledge, FL | Fellsmere, FL | | Cape Canaveral, FL | Cocoa, FL | | Tampa, FL | | Orlando, FL | Port Saint Lucie, FL | | West Palm Beach, FL | Lakeland, FL | | Brandon, FL | Spring Hill, FL | | Deltona, FL | Lehigh Acres, FL | | Palm Coast, FL | Boynton Beach, FL | | Riverview, FL | |
|
