While the difference is only 51 ft, it does make the point clear that rockets launched in humid climates are not necessarily disadvantaged by it and that the humidity is potentially a factor in their favor. Wind is a variable all rocketeers must face at some stage or another.

Do rockets launch in cloudy weather?

If there are any leftover thunderstorm clouds, that can also be a no-go for launch. Smoke clouds are also a no-go. A rocket can't fly into any smoke clouds above the launch pad. Temperatures aren't frequently freezing in Cape Canaveral, but air temperatures or cloud temperatures above the site can dip below freezing.

How does weather affect a rocket launch?

“Weather conditions dictate many of the activities around the launch site, not only the launches themselves,” Steven Siceloff, a blog writer for NASA, said. “For instance, high winds can prevent crews from hoisting a spacecraft onto the top of a rocket. Thunderstorms can stop all activities on the launch pad.”