Jacksonville
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Would you visit or live in Jacksonville?
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jacksonville month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jacksonville are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and August the wettest (about 192 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.9 | 8.8 | 69 | 7.8 |
| February | 21.5 | 11.9 | 73 | 8.5 |
| March | 23.7 | 13.7 | 74 | 9.6 |
| April | 26.3 | 16.5 | 72 | 11.0 |
| May | 29.4 | 20.0 | 87 | 11.5 |
| June | 30.9 | 23.3 | 165 | 11.0 |
| July | 32.0 | 24.6 | 166 | 11.2 |
| August | 31.0 | 24.5 | 192 | 10.7 |
| September | 29.4 | 22.9 | 177 | 9.7 |
| October | 26.3 | 19.1 | 93 | 9.5 |
| November | 22.5 | 14.1 | 59 | 8.2 |
| December | 19.8 | 11.2 | 66 | 7.5 |
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People and places shaping Jacksonville
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Research updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026Past and future events in Jacksonville
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Previously
- Documented history · 1565
For most of the period from 1565 to 1821—aside from a brief British interlude (1763–1783)—the region formed part of Spanish Florida, administered from St.
- Documented history · 1562
In 1562, French Huguenot explorer Jean Ribault charted the St.
- Documented history · 1564
In 1564, René Goulaine de Laudonnière established one of the first European settlements on the St.
- Documented history · 1964
The location of Fort Caroline is subject to debate, but a reconstruction of the fort was established in 1964 along the St.
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01 · OverviewJacksonville, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Jacksonville took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Jacksonville
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Jacksonville
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Jacksonville
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Jacksonville
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Jacksonville
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Jacksonville
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jacksonville located and what are its coordinates?
Jacksonville is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 30.3322, -81.6556 with an elevation of 5 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has a recorded population of approximately 1,009,833 and observes the America/New_York time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jacksonville?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jacksonville include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jacksonville?
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