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Weather & Climate in Branford, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Branford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 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 54.4 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 36 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9623°N, 82.9243°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilchrist County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very 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
18 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 | 75 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 254 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 46 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 56 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 2 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 222 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 216 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 2 | 109 mph | 236 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 155 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 170 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
273 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 106 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF3 | 72 km | 12.0 mi | 4 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF3 | 26 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1960 | EF3 | 39 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | 94 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 37 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 67 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 50 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2001 | EF2 | 44 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1998 | EF2 | 41 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.0 mi | 3 |
| Nov 5, 1988 | EF2 | 61 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1986 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 90 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1983 | EF2 | 27 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1983 | EF2 | 80 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | EF2 | 92 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF2 | 63 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1978 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.0 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 | 88 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 98 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 99 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 83 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 59,179 | 14 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 76 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 73 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 25,845 | 58 km |
| 1998 | OAK | 21,478 | 57 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 95 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 18,577 | 58 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 95 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 78 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,543 | 67 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 68 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 13,806 | 79 km |
| 2011 | IMPASSABLE BAY | 11,889 | 67 km |
| 2020 | CPT 3 ALBERT/CPT 119 HANCOCK | 10,724 | 73 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 8,334 | 50 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,078 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in |
Branford has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and October the driest (2.1").