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Cape Coral, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
206,387
Population
1,942/sq mi density
$76,062
Median Income
$39,603 per capita
$339,200
Home Value
$335,921 Zillow
$1,751
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
347 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,062 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, $1,751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Coral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 119.1 sq mi (308.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6432°N, 81.9974°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Florida International (RSW) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0386 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Cape Coral has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.6").