Fanning Springs, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,154
Population
237/sq mi density
$54,167
Median Income
$31,502 per capita
$148,600
Home Value
$279,786 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $795/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fanning Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5882°N, 82.9251°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilchrist County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in |
Fanning Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and November the driest (2.1").