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Weather & Climate in Clearwater, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clearwater has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 339 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 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 39.2 sq mi (101.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9794°N, 82.7713°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pinellas County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
20 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 | 67 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 170 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 173 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 137 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 61 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 258 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 254 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 116 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 76 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 160 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 101 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 245 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
671 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 995 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 7 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 18 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 87 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 60 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 10 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Oct 31, 1958 | EF3 | 52 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 98 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 6 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 13 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 71 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 84 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 73 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 57 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | EF2 | 49 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF2 | 11 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF2 | 5 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 1986 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 11, 1983 | EF2 | 25 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,474 acres, 1995).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 81 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,949 | 100 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,477 | 98 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,999 | 99 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 74 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,836 | 90 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 85 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,595 | 95 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 3,443 | 79 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,245 | 100 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,152 | 96 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,132 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,048 | 91 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,837 | 99 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,792 | 95 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,766 | 95 km |
| 2009 | THATCHER COMMAND | 2,644 | 70 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,510 | 87 km |
| 2017 | ANCLOTE BRANCH | 2,510 | 34 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,429 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in |
Clearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (1.7").