Raleigh, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
699 Population 360/sq mi density
$67,725 Median Income $22,741 per capita
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,725 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Raleigh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation70 ft (21 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates29.4479°N, 82.4681°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAlachua County County
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional (GNV)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.56"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.79"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 129 km
2024 Milton Category 3 187 km
2024 Debby Category 1 103 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 117 km
2022 Ian Category 4 236 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 295 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 270 km
2018 Michael Category 5 291 km
2017 Irma Category 1 141 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 173 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 173 km
2004 Charley Category 4 129 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 167 km
2004 Frances Category 2 240 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 207 km
1999 Irene Category 1 259 km
1995 Erin Category 1 229 km
1985 Elena Category 3 148 km
1985 Kate Category 2 239 km
1985 Bob Category 1 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

399 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 20 fatalities, 203 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 75 km 8
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 81 km 3
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 50 km 1
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 84 km 1
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 74 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 53 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 24, 1995 EF2 75 km 0
Jan 7, 1995 EF2 60 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 47 km 0
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 40 km 3
Jun 25, 1988 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 15, 1987 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 14, 1986 EF2 27 km 0
Aug 31, 1985 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 78 km
1998 OAK 21,478 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,543 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,873 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 13,806 54 km
2006 JUNIPER 11,998 80 km
2009 JUNIPER SPRINGS 8,363 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,334 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,078 45 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,572 100 km
2011 SANTE FE 6,497 54 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,979 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,537 95 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,431 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,948 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,924 95 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,864 71 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,859 75 km
2020 CPT 45/48 CHURCH POND 4,852 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in

Raleigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and November the driest (1.8").

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