Fort Myers, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
91,730
Population
2,290/sq mi density
$62,160
Median Income
$40,081 per capita
$351,600
Home Value
$305,650 Zillow
$1,442
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
475
Violent Crime/100K
1,446 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,160 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$351,600 home value, $1,442/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Myers has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 49.0 sq mi (126.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6201°N, 81.8295°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Florida International (RSW) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in |
Fort Myers has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (1.8").