Lawtey, Florida has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57.8 °F (low) to 80.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 53.3 Inches. Lawtey is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 through the first frost around Dec. 11 - Dec. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.4 °F | 66.3 °F | 3.7 in. |
| February | 45.2 °F | 69.6 °F | 2.88 in. |
| March | 49.7 °F | 75.2 °F | 3.45 in. |
| April | 55.5 °F | 80.5 °F | 2.71 in. |
| May | 62.7 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.68 in. |
| June | 69.6 °F | 89.8 °F | 7.98 in. |
| July | 71.8 °F | 91.5 °F | 7.04 in. |
| August | 71.8 °F | 90.7 °F | 7.09 in. |
| September | 69.1 °F | 87.9 °F | 6.38 in. |
| October | 60.2 °F | 81.4 °F | 3.55 in. |
| November | 50.5 °F | 74.1 °F | 2.03 in. |
| December | 45.2 °F | 68.5 °F | 2.81 in. |
| Annual | 57.8 °F | 80.2 °F | 53.3 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 11 - Dec. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |