Niceville is the coldest place in Florida measuring by the coldest annual average temperature. If you're measuring by coldest annual average temperature, then Niceville, at just 66 degrees Fahrenheit, is the coldest place in Florida.

While Florida is famous for its tropical warmth, the title of the "coldest city" typically belongs to Tallahassee, the state's capital located in the Panhandle. Due to its northern latitude and inland position, Tallahassee is far more susceptible to continental cold fronts moving down from the rest of the United States. It holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Florida: a staggering -2°F (-19°C) set on February 13, 1899. On average, Tallahassee experiences about 30 nights of freezing temperatures each year, far more than central or southern cities. Other contenders for the coldest region include Crestview and Niceville, but Tallahassee's consistent winter lows and historical records solidify its reputation as the state's "fridge." Unlike Miami or Orlando, winter in Tallahassee often requires heavy coats and occasionally even sees light dusting of snow, making it a distinct climate anomaly in the "Sunshine State."