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Weather & Climate in Chokoloskee, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chokoloskee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8142°N, 81.3601°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Immokalee Regional (IMM) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | 212 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 127 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 35 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 249 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 35 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 127 mph | 214 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 266 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 109 mph | 47 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 109 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 182 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 188 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 50 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 29 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 117 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
192 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 59 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 93 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | 97 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | EF2 | 57 km | 42.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1983 | EF2 | 44 km | 52.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1971 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF2 | 61 km | 65.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1968 | EF2 | 59 km | 45.6 mi | 2 |
| Jun 10, 1962 | EF2 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1962 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 1960 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | 94 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | 75 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | 79 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | 94 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2020 | EF1 | 95 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2017 | EF1 | 10 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | STATE FIRE | 171,317 | 85 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 90,127 | 88 km |
| 1989 | INGRAHAM | 85,437 | 71 km |
| 2011 | PRAIRIE FIRE | 67,959 | 80 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 61,663 | 36 km |
| 2007 | BICY COMPLEX | 60,644 | 37 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 56,910 | 75 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 54,638 | 83 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 54,003 | 89 km |
| 1985 | ALLEY | 51,504 | 75 km |
| 2014 | ALLIGATOR | 50,667 | 94 km |
| 2008 | MUSTANG CORNER | 38,600 | 76 km |
| 2007 | MFC SOUTH FIRE | 37,301 | 82 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 35,018 | 89 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 32,578 | 85 km |
| 2018 | 116TH AVE SE (11) | 29,269 | 32 km |
| 2006 | BERG FIRE | 28,992 | 83 km |
| 2021 | BOBCAT | 28,849 | 89 km |
| 2017 | PARLIAMENT | 26,967 | 22 km |
| 2017 | THREE MILE | 26,683 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in |
Chokoloskee has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (1.5").