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North Weeki Wachee, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,967 Population 553/sq mi density
$63,235 Median Income $36,328 per capita
$286,900 Home Value $346,106 Zillow
$1,417 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
571 Violent Crime/100K 4,061 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,235 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$286,900 home value, $1,417/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
North Weeki Wachee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation27 ft (8 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²)
Population Density553/sq mi
Coordinates28.5536°N, 82.5549°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHernando County County
Nearest AirportTampa International (TPA)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 8.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience6.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

18 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 95 km
2024 Helene Category 4 171 km
2024 Debby Category 1 142 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 162 km
2022 Ian Category 5 163 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 245 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 226 km
2017 Irma Category 3 53 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 208 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 211 km
2004 Charley Category 4 106 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 82 km
2004 Frances Category 2 170 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 137 km
1999 Irene Category 1 253 km
1995 Erin Category 1 211 km
1985 Elena Category 3 123 km
1985 Bob Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 1,215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 74 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 99 km 0
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 61 km 8
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 82 km 3
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 82 km 3
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 20 km 3
May 4, 1978 EF3 72 km 3
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 70 km 1
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 33 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 35 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Dec 7, 1996 EF2 84 km 1
Jan 7, 1995 EF2 65 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 86 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 69 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 60 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,337 79 km
2011 BAD LAND 3,086 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,048 54 km
1985 RIVERRD/HENDERSON 2,824 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,792 56 km
2009 THATCHER COMMAND 2,644 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,510 52 km
2017 ANCLOTE BRANCH 2,510 34 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,443 63 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,429 61 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,425 48 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,389 61 km
2009 MAX HOOKS 2,359 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,354 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in

North Weeki Wachee has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (2.3").

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