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Weather & Climate in Atlantic Beach, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atlantic Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 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 52.4 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 19 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,629/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3396°N, 81.3967°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Duval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacksonville International (JAX) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
23 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 | 208 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 2 | 81 mph | 216 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 148 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 203 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 163 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 69 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 267 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 63 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 127 mph | 222 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 290 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
336 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 82 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 2, 2018 | EF3 | 51 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 51 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 53 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2004 | EF2 | 41 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 62 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 31 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | EF2 | 83 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 1994 | EF2 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 60 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 20, 1983 | EF2 | 100 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1977 | EF2 | 84 km | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| Mar 18, 1975 | EF2 | 47 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 70 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 40 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 1972 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 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 | 98 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 93 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 95 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 96 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 98 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 96 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 83 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 94 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 70 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 98 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,543 | 93 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 85 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 13,806 | 90 km |
| 2020 | CPT 3 ALBERT/CPT 119 HANCOCK | 10,724 | 96 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,807 | 93 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,345 | 66 km |
| 2000 | GA-2 | 7,319 | 76 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,941 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 6,572 | 96 km |
| 2011 | SANTE FE | 6,497 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in |
Atlantic Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 56°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and November the driest (2.4").