Whats the weather like in Orlando, Florida?
Orlando has a warm and humid subtropical climate, and there are two major seasons each year. One of those seasons is hot and rainy, lasting from April until October (roughly coinciding with the Atlantic hurricane season). The other is a cooler season (November through March) that brings more moderate temperatures and less frequent rainfall. The area’s warm and humid climate is caused primarily by its low elevation and its position relatively close to the Tropic of Cancer, and much of its weather is affected by the movement of the Gulf Stream. During the height of Orlando’s very humid summer season, temperatures rarely fall below 70 F (21 C), and daytime highs average in the 90s (32-37 C). Although the city rarely records temperatures over 100 F (38 C), extreme humidity often pushes the heat index to over 110 F (43 C). The city’s highest recorded temperature is 102 F (39 C), set in 1998. During these months, strong afternoon thunderstorms occur almost daily. These storms are caused by a
