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Leesburg, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Lake County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
28,461
Population
723/sq mi density
$47,506
Median Income
$27,835 per capita
$214,300
Home Value
$279,081 Zillow
$1,169
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
731
Violent Crime/100K
5,075 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,506 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$214,300 home value, $1,169/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
731 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Leesburg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 39.3 sq mi (101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7172°N, 81.9031°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Leesburg International (LEE) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0415 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in |
Leesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 59°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.2").