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Weather & Climate in Avon Park, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Avon Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°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 52.7 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 143 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5897°N, 81.5073°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highlands County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sebring Regional (SEF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 4 | 132 mph | 60 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 15 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 119 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 4 | 132 mph | 262 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 40 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 168 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 163 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 58 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 15 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 30 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 140 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 110 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 218 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
592 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 36 fatalities, 419 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 91 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 71 km | 28.0 mi | 25 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 93 km | 14.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 71 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 57 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 36 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 69 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF2 | 66 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 70 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 44 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF2 | 91 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1998 | EF2 | 27 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1997 | EF2 | 56 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1993 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 1986 | EF2 | 45 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1983 | EF2 | 55 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1983 | EF2 | 87 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1983 | EF2 | 77 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOONSHINE BAY (38,664 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | MOONSHINE BAY | 38,664 | 92 km |
| 2008 | MYAKKA CUT | 36,877 | 92 km |
| 2007 | FROG LIGHT | 20,174 | 81 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 16,253 | 88 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 16,145 | 82 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,572 | 91 km |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 77 km |
| 2021 | KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH | 13,782 | 38 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,935 | 85 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,527 | 91 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 12,050 | 25 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,488 | 38 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 11,294 | 78 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 9,427 | 43 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 9,397 | 91 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,045 | 89 km |
| 2024 | APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 | 8,901 | 40 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 8,800 | 84 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,794 | 26 km |
| 2017 | ECHO SPRINGS | 8,640 | 26 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in |
Avon Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (1.7").