Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dade City North has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°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 53.5 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 78 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average
60°F (15°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
78 ft (24 m)
Area
1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density
1,859/sq mi
Coordinates
28.3841°N, 82.1943°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Pasco County County
Nearest Airport
Lakeland Linder International (LAL) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)7.83"
Driest Month (Apr)2.13"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
39.7 / 100
Community Resilience
10.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 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
66 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
209 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
180 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
202 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
126 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
205 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
222 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
281 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
21 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
127 mph
186 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
251 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
270 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
284 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
66 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
47 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
131 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
81 mph
163 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
216 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
192 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
132 mph
299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
867 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,629 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966
EF4
79 km
135.8 mi
11
Apr 15, 1958
EF4
90 km
0.1 mi
0
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
57 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
87 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
48 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
90 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
72 km
28.0 mi
25
Oct 3, 1992
EF3
79 km
2.6 mi
3
Apr 9, 1983
EF3
47 km
10.0 mi
3
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
77 km
8.0 mi
0
May 4, 1978
EF3
72 km
1.5 mi
3
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
77 km
2.0 mi
1
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
66 km
5.6 mi
0
Oct 11, 2023
EF2
75 km
5.0 mi
0
Dec 16, 2020
EF2
80 km
13.1 mi
0
Oct 18, 2019
EF2
47 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
40 km
0.6 mi
0
Jan 17, 2016
EF2
94 km
9.2 mi
2
Jun 24, 2012
EF2
70 km
6.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
16 km
0.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
46 km
1995
UNNAMED
5,474
13 km
2012
UNNAMED
5,431
92 km
1985
UNNAMED
4,370
94 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,231
97 km
2003
UNNAMED
3,890
22 km
1992
UNNAMED
3,836
96 km
1995
UNNAMED
3,726
19 km
2007
UNNAMED
3,724
96 km
2019
CPT 243 FARLES
3,613
97 km
2012
UNNAMED
3,443
97 km
2018
UNNAMED
3,254
97 km
1992
UNNAMED
3,132
95 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,048
19 km
2010
BOMBING RANGE NINE 21
2,911
94 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,867
99 km
1985
RIVERRD/HENDERSON
2,824
92 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,815
83 km
1994
UNNAMED
2,792
23 km
1986
UNNAMED
2,788
74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
60°F (15°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
61°F (16°C)
3.2 in
March
66°F (19°C)
3.9 in
April
70°F (21°C)
2.1 in
Driest
May
76°F (24°C)
3.6 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.9 in
July
81°F (27°C)
7.1 in
August
81°F (27°C)
7.8 in
Warmest, Wettest
September
80°F (27°C)
6.1 in
October
74°F (23°C)
2.6 in
November
67°F (19°C)
2.2 in
December
61°F (16°C)
2.6 in
Dade City North has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (2.1").