Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Asbury Lake has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average
56°F (14°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
301 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Area
17.3 sq mi (44.8 km²)
Population Density
794/sq mi
Coordinates
30.0490°N, 81.7876°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Duval County County
Nearest Airport
Northeast Florida Regional (UST) 28 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)7.01"
Driest Month (Nov)2.36"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
39.9 / 100
Community Resilience
62.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
184 km
2024
Milton
Category 3
115 mph
210 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
156 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
136 km
2022
Ian
Category 2
86 mph
207 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
75 mph
237 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
201 km
2017
Irma
Category 1
75 mph
210 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
127 mph
106 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
215 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
92 mph
249 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
290 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 2
86 mph
229 km
2004
Frances
Category 1
92 mph
278 km
2004
Charley
Category 1
86 mph
95 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
115 mph
259 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
81 mph
192 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
294 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
239 km
1985
Kate
Category 1
75 mph
230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
429 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 117 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 2, 2018
EF3
84 km
7.1 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
28 km
13.1 mi
0
Feb 25, 1960
EF3
83 km
0.8 mi
0
Apr 15, 1958
EF3
51 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
74 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
65 km
1.2 mi
0
Mar 7, 2008
EF2
84 km
1.5 mi
1
Apr 15, 2007
EF2
70 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
62 km
2.7 mi
0
Aug 12, 2004
EF2
47 km
7.0 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
20 km
12.0 mi
0
Feb 2, 1996
EF2
31 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1995
EF2
45 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 2, 1994
EF2
79 km
0.2 mi
0
Mar 14, 1986
EF2
68 km
2.0 mi
0
Feb 27, 1984
EF2
37 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 27, 1984
EF2
91 km
3.0 mi
0
Nov 20, 1983
EF2
90 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 2, 1983
EF2
75 km
0.3 mi
0
May 4, 1978
EF2
83 km
12.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX
328,827
83 km
2017
WEST MIMS
166,737
83 km
2011
HONEY PRAIRIE
147,065
87 km
2011
CRAVENS HAMMOCK
142,688
99 km
2002
BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX
107,076
87 km
1999
FRIENDLY
75,089
80 km
2012
COUNTY LINE
35,440
82 km
2004
IMPASSABLE ONE
29,836
72 km
1998
UNNAMED
24,956
69 km
1998
OAK
21,478
75 km
1990
SHORTS
21,413
95 km
2011
DURDIN PRAIRIE
19,487
97 km
2004
UNNAMED
18,577
76 km
1998
UNNAMED
16,594
55 km
1989
PIN HOOK
16,471
77 km
2014
UNNAMED
14,543
63 km
1998
UNNAMED
13,873
45 km
2007
UNNAMED
13,806
40 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
93 km
2011
IMPASSABLE BAY
11,889
76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
56°F (14°C)
3.5 in
Coldest
February
57°F (14°C)
3.5 in
March
63°F (17°C)
3.9 in
April
68°F (20°C)
2.6 in
May
74°F (24°C)
3.5 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.1 in
July
84°F (29°C)
6.1 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
7.0 in
Wettest
September
79°F (26°C)
6.5 in
October
71°F (22°C)
3.0 in
November
64°F (18°C)
2.4 in
Driest
December
57°F (14°C)
2.8 in
Asbury Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (2.4").