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Weather & Climate in Cedar Key, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cedar Key enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°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 57.1 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 -2 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -2 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1503°N, 83.0374°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dixie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.0 / 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
19 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 | 105 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 176 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 70 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 100 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 155 mph | 244 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 235 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 145 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 179 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 163 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 148 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 166 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 84 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 226 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
240 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 134 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 72 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 54 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 68 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 56 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 91 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 79 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 42 km | 1.0 mi | 3 |
| Jun 25, 1988 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1986 | EF2 | 89 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1983 | EF2 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF2 | 78 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1983 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | EF2 | 38 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF2 | 74 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1978 | EF2 | 96 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1978 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 1975 | EF2 | 96 km | 22.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1973 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 59,179 | 86 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,859 | 81 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,336 | 43 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 42 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,972 | 95 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,910 | 100 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,337 | 42 km |
| 2011 | BAD LAND | 3,086 | 43 km |
| 2010 | BURNT ISLAND | 2,736 | 95 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,577 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,443 | 46 km |
| 1989 | MASON CK | 2,249 | 61 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,127 | 72 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,106 | 86 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,022 | 96 km |
| 2008 | SANDY ROAD | 1,844 | 83 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,792 | 76 km |
| 2011 | SWAMP | 1,722 | 42 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 1,695 | 36 km |
| 2022 | FLLSR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE | 1,604 | 23 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in |
Cedar Key has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.4").