Located in the Panhandle in Northern Florida along the Gulf of Mexico on what is called the Emerald Coast, the city of Panama City has a slightly milder climate than the extremes found in the Sunshine State. This is born out by the differences between the all-time hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in Panama City, compared to the all-time hottest and coldest temperatures recorded in Florida.
The difference between the all-time hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in Panama City is 96 degrees. The difference between the all-time hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in the state of Florida is 111 degrees; a difference of 15 degrees.
Florida is one of the least extreme states in the United States by temperatures.
Record Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever Recorded in Panama City, Florida
All-time Record Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in Panama City is 102 Degrees
The hottest weather temperature ever officially recorded in Panama City is 102 degrees, which has occurred on two different dates. The first time is was a record high of 102 degrees in Panama City was on May 27, 1953, and the second time was on August 23, 2007.
Unlike most cities in Florida, 100 degree temperature days are not that rare in Panama City, and days when the temperature has reached the century mark have occurred from May to August since 1948. Panama City averages roughly 75 days a year when the temperature is 90 degrees or above.
Panama City is a major tourist location in Florida. Most people come to Panama City for the great weather and the great beaches, but there are plenty of other things to do. That includes playing golf, amusement rides and go-carts, fishing, snorkeling, boat tours, shopping, and even swimming with the dolphins.
Panama City is a popular destination year-round, but many people from up north come to the area for a break from the cold and snow in winter. In March, Panama City is a popular spring break destination, which brings a ton of tourists into the area. The Panama City area has some of the most beautiful white sand beaches you will ever see.
- Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in Florida is 109 Degrees
The difference between the all-time hottest temperature ever recorded in Panama City (102) and the all-time hottest temperature ever recorded in the state of Florida (109) is seven degrees. Not a huge statistical difference.
All-time Record Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded in Panama City is 6 Degrees
The coldest temperature ever officially recorded in Panama City is six degrees, which occurred on January 21, 1985.
Panama City does occasionally experience cold spells, it has also had a nine degree day and two 11 degree days since 1948, but, in general, Panama City is a warm weather city. On average, the temperature drops below the freezing mark about 18 times a year in Panama City.
- Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded in Florida is -2 Degrees
The Great Blizzard of 1899 was a huge weather event in the United States. Record cold temperatures and snowfall amounts were seen in many places in the country during the Great Blizzard of 1899, including in Florida.
The difference between the all-time coldest temperature ever recorded in Panama City (6) and the all-time coldest temperature ever recorded in the state of Florida (-2) is eight degrees. Not a huge statistical difference.
Overall, Panama City has a slightly milder climate than the extremes found in the Sunshine State of Florida.
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