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Weather and your home

In Washington County, July highs average about 92°F and January lows about 40°F, with roughly 59 inches of rain a year. That much heat keeps air conditioners running hard for months, so a yearly tune-up pays off.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, flash floods and tornadoes in Washington County, with hail up to 1.25 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Washington County was built around 1991, about 35 years ago, and 35% were built before 1980.

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Florida writes its own statewide building code, updated every three years, with strong wind-load rules for roofs, windows and doors.

Disaster history

Washington County has had 28 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Hurricane Isaias (2026).

Services

Roof repair in Wausau · AC & heating repair in Wausau · Plumbing in Wausau · Electrical in Wausau · Gutters in Wausau · Pest control in Wausau · Lawn care in Wausau · Pool service in Wausau · Siding in Wausau · Windows & doors in Wausau · Solar in Wausau · Generators in Wausau · Insulation in Wausau · Remodeling in Wausau · Kitchen remodeling in Wausau · Bathroom remodeling in Wausau · Painting in Wausau · Flooring in Wausau · Drywall in Wausau · Concrete & pavers in Wausau · Fencing in Wausau · Decks in Wausau · Tree service in Wausau · Pressure washing in Wausau · House cleaning in Wausau · Junk removal in Wausau · Garage doors in Wausau · Appliance repair in Wausau · Water & mold restoration in Wausau · Foundation repair in Wausau · Handyman in Wausau

These are Washington County figures — more about homes in Chipley.

Nearby

Vernon · Chipley · Bonifay · Alford · Caryville · Cottondale · Westville · Jacob City