Capitola, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Leon County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
306
Population
130/sq mi density
$34,710
Median Income
$43,860 per capita
$117,400
Home Value
$286,955 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,710 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Capitola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4424°N, 84.0792°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Leon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tallahassee International (TLH) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0389 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in |
Capitola has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and November the driest (3.0").