Spring
- Average temperature: 70-80°F
- Climate: Mild and sunny with occasional rain showers
- Unique traditions and events: Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Springing the Blues Festival, and the Gate River Run
- Average daylight: 12-14 hours
Summer
- Average temperature: 80-90°F
- Climate: Hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms
- Unique traditions and events: Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival, Jax Beach Summer Jazz Series, and the World of Nations Celebration
- Average daylight: 14-15 hours
Fall
- Average temperature: 60-80°F
- Climate: Mild and sunny with occasional rain showers and cooler nights
- Unique traditions and events: Jacksonville Seafood Festival, Oktoberfest Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
- Average daylight: 11-13 hours
Winter
- Average temperature: 50-70°F
- Climate: Cool and dry with occasional rain showers and rare frost
- Unique traditions and events: Jacksonville Light Parade, WinterFEST, and the Jacksonville Boat Show
- Average daylight: 10-11 hours
Jacksonville is a city located in the northeastern part of Florida, in the Eastern Time Zone. It is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). The nearest timezone border is approximately 50 miles away, and it is in the Central Time Zone. The travel time to the nearest states, Georgia and Alabama, is around 2-3 hours by car. Some of the neighboring cities include St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, and Orange Park. If someone were to drive from Jacksonville across America, it would take approximately 40 hours. Learn more about traveling to Jacksonville and explore all the exciting things this city has to offer.
Nearest Counties | Corresponding Zip Codes --- | --- Duval County | 32202, 32204, 32205, 32206, 32207 Clay County | 32003, 32043, 32065, 32068, 32073 St. Johns County | 32080, 32081, 32082, 32084, 32092 Nassau County | 32009, 32011, 32034, 32046, 32097 Baker County | 32008, 32011, 32063, 32072, 32087
| City | Distance (miles) | Drive Time (hours) | Timezone Change (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 2,482 | 49.64 | -3 |
| White House in Washington D.C. | 703 | 14.06 | -1 |
| Denali National Park | 4,082 | 81.64 | -4 |
| Las Vegas Strip | 2,163 | 43.26 | -3 |
| Citizens Bank Park | 794 | 15.88 | -1 |
| Niagara Falls | 1,011 | 20.22 | -1 |
| Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco | 2,447 | 48.94 | -3 |
| Yellowstone | 1,406 | 28.12 | -2 |
| Manhattan | 834 | 16.68 | -1 |
| Grand Canyon | 1,719 | 34.38 | -2 |