Lake Wales, Florida has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 62.7 °F (low) to 84 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.7 Inches. Lake Wales is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.3 °F | 72.7 °F | 2.57 in. |
| February | 52.3 °F | 75.8 °F | 2.2 in. |
| March | 55.8 °F | 79.6 °F | 2.81 in. |
| April | 60.8 °F | 84.7 °F | 2.62 in. |
| May | 66.3 °F | 89.2 °F | 3.58 in. |
| June | 71.4 °F | 91.6 °F | 8.74 in. |
| July | 73.0 °F | 91.9 °F | 7.85 in. |
| August | 73.4 °F | 92.1 °F | 8.06 in. |
| September | 72.1 °F | 90.2 °F | 7.05 in. |
| October | 66.5 °F | 85.7 °F | 3.01 in. |
| November | 58.1 °F | 79.2 °F | 1.81 in. |
| December | 52.9 °F | 74.8 °F | 2.41 in. |
| Annual | 62.7 °F | 84 °F | 52.71 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Frost Rare |
| Average Last Frost Date | |
| Average Days With Frost | Frost Rare |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |