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Pensacola, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Escambia County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
54,011
Population
2,372/sq mi density
$72,699
Median Income
$48,053 per capita
$276,500
Home Value
$261,306 Zillow
$1,209
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
591
Violent Crime/100K
3,576 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,699 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$276,500 home value, $1,209/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
591 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pensacola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4410°N, 87.1912°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Escambia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pensacola International (PNS) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Pensacola has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (3.9").