Climate Insights for Palatka

The climate in Palatka is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 629mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Palatka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Palatka experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Palatka has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Palatka is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 629mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 109mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 102mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Palatka receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 41cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Palatka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Palatka, which began on March 20, 2026. Palatka is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -28°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palatka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.