Weather & Climate in Bloomingdale, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bloomingdale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8767°N, 82.2614°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hillsborough County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lakeland Linder International (LAL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
21 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 | 18 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 220 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 225 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 93 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 196 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 170 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 36 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 127 mph | 223 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 70 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 29 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 109 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
885 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,388 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 53 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 86 km | 28.0 mi | 25 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 86 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 43 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 17, 1985 | EF3 | 91 km | 3.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 96 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 61 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 43 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Oct 31, 1958 | EF3 | 53 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 57 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 48 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 24 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 48 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 38 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 58 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 49 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1998 | EF2 | 75 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1997 | EF2 | 62 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 66 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,794 | 98 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 7,670 | 97 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 82 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 5,799 | 98 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 56 km |
| 2017 | CR630 E | 5,096 | 94 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 4,999 | 91 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,960 | 96 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,949 | 73 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,477 | 78 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 4,370 | 93 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,270 | 100 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,999 | 76 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,970 | 97 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,905 | 73 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 43 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,836 | 46 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 3,828 | 77 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 3,744 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in |
Bloomingdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and November the driest (1.8").