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Welaka, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,059
Population
716/sq mi density
$51,528
Median Income
$29,107 per capita
$271,200
Home Value
$262,076 Zillow
$949
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
140
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,528 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$271,200 home value, $949/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Welaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4852°N, 81.6610°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Florida Regional (UST) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Welaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.4").