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Altoona, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Lake County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
33
Population
73/sq mi density
70°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
771
Violent Crime/100K
2,314 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
771 violent crimes/100K (103% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Altoona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9687°N, 81.6481°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Leesburg International (LEE) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0415 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in |
Altoona has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.3").