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Weather & Climate in Blountstown, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blountstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 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 63.1 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 65 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4429°N, 85.0454°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tallahassee International (TLH) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 138 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 229 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 43 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 188 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 265 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 74 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 127 mph | 179 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 142 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 3 | 109 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
527 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 25 fatalities, 362 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF3 | 76 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 50 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF3 | 88 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 69 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 52 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 65 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 40 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 53 km | 24.8 mi | 2 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 34 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 70 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 62 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | EF2 | 23 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF2 | 61 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF2 | 86 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF2 | 93 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF2 | 92 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (26,251 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | EAST FORK | 26,251 | 55 km |
| 2021 | BU 360 361 362 363 | 24,747 | 56 km |
| 1998 | HOLIDAY | 24,666 | 55 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 24,574 | 56 km |
| 2022 | BERTHA SWAMP RD | 23,036 | 39 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 18,704 | 58 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 11,747 | 61 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 11,539 | 46 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 11,445 | 38 km |
| 2021 | BU 83/84/85 | 10,582 | 49 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 10,261 | 61 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,132 | 48 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,098 | 86 km |
| 2008 | GUM BAY | 9,965 | 52 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,352 | 49 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 9,252 | 66 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 9,117 | 88 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 8,688 | 49 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,424 | 26 km |
| 2014 | BURN UNIT 057 | 8,381 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Blountstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and November the driest (3.1").