JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 If you\u2019re looking for a little break from the big chill, you got it. I\u2019m still tracking below-average temperatures here in Jacksonville and, yes, we are still in a drought.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no rain expected in the foreseeable future. We\u2019re in a rain deficit, and while we\u2019d love to catch up before the end of the year, it\u2019s looking likely that we\u2019ll finish out 2025 on the dry side.<\/p>\n
Chilly starts, milder afternoons<\/p>\n
Mornings are feeling frosty, especially up near the Georgia state line where temperatures dipped below freezing. Right here in Jacksonville, I saw temperatures as low as 44 degrees early this morning with freeze warnings in place for some areas, especially away from the coast.<\/p>\n
Heading out the door? Bundle up\u2014especially the kids before school and anyone out for a walk with the dog. Wind gusts have been breezy in some spots, reaching into the teens or even 20s, so those extra layers are really important.<\/p>\n
As the day goes on, things warm up nicely. Expect highs in the upper 60s today and around 63 degrees tomorrow. It\u2019s going to be mostly sunny and clear, and by the weekend, temperatures are forecast to climb right into the mid-70s. Enjoy the sun while it sticks around! After the weekend, those numbers will start to fall again as another system moves through, cooling us off into the 60s and bringing lows back into the 40s.<\/p>\n
Enjoying local events? Bundle up<\/p>\n
A lot of folks have reached out about heading to events at the beach, like \u201cDeck the Chairs.\u201d You can expect it to be chilly, but it\u2019s still worth it if you dress warm! Whether you\u2019re writing to News4JAX or chatting on social media, the big theme is that the fun doesn\u2019t have to stop\u2014just make sure you\u2019re ready for those cold starts and breezy evenings.<\/p>\n
For families, sending the kids to the bus stop in extra layers will make those mornings a lot more comfortable. Same goes for your furry friends: if you can, plan those walks a little later in the day once things have warmed up.<\/p>\n