Jacksonville experiences a humid subtropical climate characterised by mild winter weather (December to February) and hot summer weather (June to August). Average daytime temperatures in summer hover between 64°F (18°C) and 91°F (33°C), and thunderstorms are common during summer afternoons, due to the high humidity in Jacksonville. Winters can be cold, with temperatures ranging between 41°F (5°C) and 68°F (20°C), and hard freezes during the night are not uncommon, but extreme temperatures are usually short-lived. Snow is extremely rare in Jacksonville. Despite the city's location on the edge of the hurricane belt, Jacksonville does not experience the full force of passing hurricanes, though tropical storms are common throughout the hurricane season, between August and October.
