Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Astor 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 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 14 feet.
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
14 ft (4 m)
Area
2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density
644/sq mi
Coordinates
29.1638°N, 81.5346°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Volusia County County
Nearest Airport
Daytona Beach International (DAB) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)7.20"
Driest Month (Nov)2.36"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
96.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
56.7 / 100
Community Resilience
48.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively 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)
Hurricane History
24 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
225 km
2024
Milton
Category 3
121 mph
121 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
198 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
212 km
2022
Ian
Category 4
155 mph
143 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
212 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
75 mph
287 km
2019
Dorian
Category 4
132 mph
191 km
2017
Irma
Category 1
92 mph
125 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
92 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
269 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
92 mph
249 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
289 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
226 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
33 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
137 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
177 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
256 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
127 mph
249 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
572 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 45 fatalities, 575 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
23 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
59 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
78 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
55 km
16.0 mi
13
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
61 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
75 km
8.0 mi
0
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
62 km
2.0 mi
1
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
82 km
13.1 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
94 km
1.9 mi
0
Apr 15, 1958
EF3
82 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
53 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
24 km
4.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
69 km
1.2 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
86 km
1.6 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
47 km
2.7 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
27 km
2.8 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
84 km
22.0 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
81 km
12.0 mi
0
Sep 3, 1998
EF2
96 km
4.5 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
42 km
8.0 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (121,213 acres, 1998).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1998
UNNAMED
121,213
34 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
75 km
1998
UNNAMED
24,956
53 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
36 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
73 km
2007
UNNAMED
13,806
93 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
16 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
54 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,807
49 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
11 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,554
43 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
88 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
54 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
17 km
1998
UNNAMED
7,345
68 km
1998
UNNAMED
7,078
96 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
88 km
2011
SANTE FE
6,497
90 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
34 km
2011
ESPANOLA FIRE
5,468
44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
58°F (14°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
59°F (15°C)
3.4 in
March
64°F (18°C)
3.8 in
April
69°F (20°C)
2.5 in
May
74°F (23°C)
3.7 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.8 in
July
82°F (28°C)
7.2 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
81°F (27°C)
7.2 in
September
79°F (26°C)
6.2 in
October
72°F (22°C)
3.0 in
November
65°F (18°C)
2.4 in
Driest
December
59°F (15°C)
2.5 in
Astor has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.4").