Editing Altha, Florida (section)

==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], the Town of Altha has a [[humid subtropical climate]] zone (''Cfa'').

Altha has an average high temperature of 76 degrees [[Fahrenheit]], with an average low of 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers in this area are quite hot and humid, with afternoon showers frequently occurring during the summer months. Altha is located about 35 miles from the [[Gulf of Mexico]], so when [[tropical storms]] or [[hurricane]]s approach the coastline, weather can become severe.

The coldest part of the winter occurs during late January and early February. Temperatures at night can dip as low as the lower 30s, and in some isolated instances, even striking the low to mid 20s. The last measurable snowfall occurred on December 23, 1989, where 2 inches of snow fell. January and February can be cool months, with temperatures occasionally struggling to reach 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

In 2004, during [[Hurricane Ivan]], dozens of homes were destroyed and four people were killed because of a severe tornado striking near the town.

In October 2018, Altha and the surrounding areas were hit by [[Hurricane Michael]], which was listed as a [[category 5 hurricane]], and the strongest to ever hit [[Northwest Florida]], caused extensive damage to the town. The old high school building, known as the white building, and many homes were damaged and/or destroyed as a result.