Topics - Florida Climate Center

The Florida Climate Center provides information about the following climate-related topics as they relate to Florida. If you have questions about a topic not covered here, please contact us.

One of the most important aspects of our weather and climate is its natural variability. Read up on one of the most well known causes of natural variability here in Florida: ENSO.

Climate Variability and Climate Change

What is a drought? Are there different kinds of droughts? Read more about droughts and see what the current state of drought is in Florida.

Drought

Known as the Lightning Capital of the United States, Florida has more thunderstorms than anywhere else in the continental U.S. Learn more about how thunderstorms form and the different hazards they produce.

Thunderstorms

Did you know that Florida has more tornadoes per 10,000 square miles than any other state? Want to find out more interesting tornado facts? Find out here!

Tornadoes

Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November 30th every year... are you prepared?

Hurricanes

Has it ever snowed in Florida? What’s the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state? Find out the answer to these questions by reading about Florida Winters.