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Matlacha, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Charlotte County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
845 Population 4,225/sq mi density
$458,300 Home Value $374,853 Zillow
$1,217 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 1,939 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Matlacha 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 Average75.4°F
40% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4 ft (1 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density4,225/sq mi
Coordinates26.6364°N, 82.0766°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCharlotte County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Florida International (RSW)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 96 km
2024 Helene Category 4 281 km
2024 Debby Category 1 247 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 262 km
2022 Ian Category 5 14 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 206 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 112 km
2020 Eta Category 1 204 km
2017 Irma Category 4 42 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 263 km
2005 Rita Category 4 289 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 158 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 90 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 266 km
2004 Charley Category 4 13 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 127 km
2004 Frances Category 2 138 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 218 km
1999 Irene Category 1 159 km
1998 Georges Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 17, 1985 EF3 64 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 25 km 0
Jan 16, 2022 EF2 19 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 83 km 0
Jan 9, 2016 EF2 8 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF2 38 km 0
Apr 4, 1993 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 23, 1989 EF2 23 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF2 23 km 0
Aug 9, 1986 EF2 11 km 0
Dec 12, 1983 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 17, 1982 EF2 58 km 1
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 10 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 44 km 0
Feb 1, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 3, 1971 EF2 44 km 0
Dec 3, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 3, 1971 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 18, 1971 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 116TH AVE SE (11) (29,269 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 116TH AVE SE (11) 29,269 85 km
2009 DEEP FIRE 20,073 94 km
2013 HUCKABEE 19,723 97 km
2007 BALSA 16,278 75 km
1986 UNNAMED 16,145 42 km
1989 WALK IN 15,816 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,572 29 km
2000 49DOF68TH 14,362 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 12,935 35 km
1999 UNNAMED 12,527 29 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,531 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 10,302 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 9,397 29 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,045 32 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,800 36 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,636 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,516 38 km
1993 UNNAMED 8,494 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 8,268 46 km
1989 UNNAMED 7,601 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in

Matlacha has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (1.6").

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