Florida, United States
Wright
Wright is a town in Florida, United States, close to the sea. It has a population of about 26,277 (2020). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now78°F
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population26,277
Local time13:10
30.46° N, 86.64° WElevation 43 ftUTC−5 · Central Daylight Time
October: high / low81° / 60°
Rain this month118mm
Sea this month79°
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wright at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:54 · 18:0911 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:00Next holiday11 NovemberVeterans DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month91°F
Average high in July
Coolest month42°F
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
185 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
86 mm of rain
Warmest sea85°F
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 14 km
Weather in Wright
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
78°F
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 33%
Today22 Oct82°47°
Fri23 Oct82°50°
Sat24 Oct76°47°
Sun25 Oct77°52°
Mon26 Oct79°54°
Tue27 Oct81°50°
Wed28 Oct80°49°
Thu29 Oct82°55°
Fri30 Oct83°54°
Sat31 Oct83°51°
When to go to Wright
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 74 | 77 | 78 | 61 | 39 | 33 | 34 | 45 | 73 | 81 | 71 |
| High | 62° | 66° | 71° | 77° | 84° | 89° | 91° | 90° | 88° | 81° | 71° | 65° |
| Low | 42° | 44° | 50° | 56° | 65° | 72° | 74° | 74° | 70° | 60° | 49° | 44° |
| Rain (mm) | 112 | 140 | 143 | 112 | 86 | 150 | 185 | 181 | 149 | 118 | 115 | 121 |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Sea | 65° | 64° | 65° | 69° | 76° | 82° | 84° | 85° | 83° | 79° | 72° | 68° |
What's on in Wright
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Wright
Outdoors around Wright
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Shalimar Pointe Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 kmDestin Army Recreation AreaCamp sites
2 kmFort Walton Beach Golf Club - Pines CourseGolf courses
2.1 kmWild Willy's Adventure ZoneTheme parks
3.4 kmGulfarium Marine Adventure ParkZoos
3.5 kmGrater RV Hideaway CoveCamp sites
8.8 kmScubaTechDive site
15 kmEmerald Coast ScubaDive site
15 kmEXND Diving and Marine ServicesDive site
18 kmNature around Wright
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Wright
Tropical storms · Wright
C3Hurricane Isaias (2026)29 km · 176 km/hTSTropical Storm Alberto (2018)64 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Claudette (2009)6 km · 74 km/hC4Hurricane Dennis (2005)45 km · 194 km/hTSTropical Storm Arlene (2005)85 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Barry (2001)28 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Helene (2000)6 km · 65 km/hC2Hurricane Earl (1998)98 km · 130 km/hC1Hurricane Danny (1997)75 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Alberto (1994)15 km · 102 km/h
Towns and villages around Wright
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Wright from above
Around Wright25 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lower Memorial LakeNature6.3 miPanther Creek, FloridaNature10 miEast Bay RiverNature13 miDean Creek, FloridaNature15 miPrairie PondsNature9.0 miPuddin Head LakeNature13 miHenderson Beach State ParkNature5.4 miSanta Rosa Island, FloridaNature14 miScubaTechDive site9.0 miEmerald Coast ScubaDive site9.3 miEXND Diving and Marine ServicesDive site11 miMcKinley Climatic LaboratoryMonument7.9 miGovernor StoneMonument3.8 miFort Walton MoundMonument4.0 miGulfview Hotel Historic DistrictMonument3.9 miCamp Pinchot Historic DistrictMonument2.8 miEglin Field Historic DistrictMonument8.9 miAir Force Armament MuseumMuseum4.6 miDestin History & Fishing MuseumMuseum8.7 miFort Walton BeachPlace2.7 miNicevillePlace10 miDestinPlace9.5 miNavarrePlace14 miMary EstherPlace3.5 miValparaisoPlace8.9 mi
Getting to Wright
Destin-Fort Walton Beach AirportVPS
12 kmDestin Executive AirportDSI
17 kmPensacola International AirportPNS
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wright?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wright.
What is the hottest month in Wright?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F and lows of 74°F.
What is the coldest month in Wright?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 62°F and lows of 42°F.
What is the rainiest month in Wright?
July is the wettest month with about 7.3 in of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Wright?
The sea is warmest in August at about 85°F and coolest in February at about 64°F.