Weather & Climate
Trade in the Jacket for a Wetsuit
In Southwest Florida, it’s warm year-round! Come be a part of the mid-seventies average temperatures and sunshine that rarely ends before nightfall.
With rain typically affecting the area less than half the year and short spurts of precipitation lasting an hour or less in the afternoon, it’s time to go on and get outside. Your only problem might be deciding whether to go canoeing, scuba diving, birdwatching or hiking along the swamplands.
Work Here
The weather is amazing in this region, but what about the jobs? Click the link below for more information on working in Southwest Florida.
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Enjoy a Life Outdoors
Get ready to enjoy all the outdoor adventures Southwest Florida has to offer — from pristine beaches and canals to sporting events and festivals. Soak up pristine nature at an ecological preserve along the Caloosahatchee River in Cape Coral or kayak through the Imperial River for some delicious surf-and-turf in Bonita Springs. Cheer on your favorite Major League Baseball team during the spring training season in Port Charlotte or catch the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic in Fort Myers. With weather this warm and bright, it’s easy to see why it’s called the Paradise Coast!
Prepared and Ready
No matter where you live in Southwest Florida, you’ll find comprehensive emergency plans and relief measures. Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades and Lee Counties each provide exhaustive alert systems and information detailing what to do in the event of inclement weather, many with accessible resources for those with special needs.