Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is a city located in Duval County, Florida, USA. It is the county seat of Duval County {{GR|6}}. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 777,704 .

Weather

Traditionally, Jacksonville enjoys mild weather in the winter and hot weather in the summer. High temperatures average between 50 and 90 degrees (10-32 degrees Celsius) throughout the year. High heat indices are not uncommon for the summer months in the Jacksonville area. High Temperatures can reach mid to high 90s with heat index ranges of 105-115F. Conversely, the area can experience many freezes and hard freezes during the night in the winter months. In some years, the area sees snow, though this is uncommon, and the snow usually melts before it touches the ground.

Related Topics:
Heat indices - Hard freeze

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Jacksonville is one of the few cities on the Eastern seaboard that have been spared from the wrath of numerous hurricanes. The only hurricane to hit the city has been Hurricane Dora, in 1964 with winds that had just barely diminished to 110mph, making it a strong Category 2.

Related Topics:
Hurricane Dora - 1964

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Rainfall averages around 52 inches a year, with the wetter months being June through September.

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