Dry conditions may also persist throughout the spring, which could lead to increased wildfire danger heading into April and May.
Meteorologists use entire months instead of the astronomical calendar to define seasons. Winter consists of the months of December, January and February.
Despite that major Christmas cold spell, the average high temperature at the Jacksonville International Airport during December was 68°. This was just slightly above the average of 67°.Record high temperatures so far this winter. Four days featured record highs, with a month average high in Jacksonville of 72°, well above the average of 65°.Only one day has featured a record high, but the vast majority of the month has featured above-average temperatures. So far, 15 days in February have had above-average highs.The warm and sunny conditions have meant dry conditions have persisted across the area.
The latest seasonal update from the Climate Prediction Center keeps the entire region in above-average temperatures for the three-month stretch.The would include conditions of the upcoming Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in early March.
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