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Fort Myers Shores, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,966
Population
2,882/sq mi density
$66,150
Median Income
$32,850 per capita
$256,600
Home Value
$264,902 Zillow
$1,435
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,103
Violent Crime/100K
3,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,150 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$256,600 home value, $1,435/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,103 violent crimes/100K (190% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Myers Shores 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.7139°N, 81.7438°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Florida International (RSW) 15 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 | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Fort Myers Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.5").