Like the rest of Florida at and below the I-4 corridor, New Smyrna Beach enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, mostly dry winters. Although four seasons are thought to be present by some, this area is normally dominated by two distinct seasons: the rainy season, from April until November, and the shorter dry season, from November to March. Spring and autumn are normally too subtle to be noticed as the majority of trees here are not deciduous, and therefore do not lose their leaves. Although it can be chilly and damp during the winter, the temperatures very rarely drop below freezing, and temperatures usually remain comfortable during the winter. The city has only recorded snowfall three times in its 250 year history. The summers, on the other hand, are very long and hot, with ferocious thunderstorms in the afternoon, as central Florida is the lightning capital of the Americas. The growing season is twelve months, climate zone is 9. Dangers include hurricanes from June until November, and nor'easterNor'easters in the winter. New Smyrna Beach also has the repuation of having more shark attacks per year than the rest of the world combined, however no deaths have been recorded. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Smyrna_Beach%2C_Florida