Sarasota, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Sarasota County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
56,218
Population
3,824/sq mi density
$70,065
Median Income
$59,028 per capita
$409,700
Home Value
$409,878 Zillow
$1,514
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
575
Violent Crime/100K
1,650 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,065 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$409,700 home value, $1,514/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sarasota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,824/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3383°N, 82.5437°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sarasota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in |
Sarasota has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and November the driest (1.8").