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Weather & Climate in Davenport, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Davenport has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 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 117 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1612°N, 81.6108°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Osceola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winter Haven Regional (GIF) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
23 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 | 31 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 270 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 264 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 72 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 143 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 245 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 58 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 152 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 212 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 7 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 42 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 74 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 154 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
774 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 70 fatalities, 786 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 89 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 91 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 15 km | 28.0 mi | 25 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 65 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 37 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 19, 1981 | EF3 | 42 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1972 | EF3 | 95 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1970 | EF3 | 94 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 47 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 26 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 92 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 24 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1998 | EF2 | 38 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1997 | EF2 | 12 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | EF2 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 60 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 69 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (45,954 acres, 1998).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 45,954 | 91 km |
| 2011 | IRON HORSE | 18,234 | 96 km |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 17 km |
| 2021 | KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH | 13,782 | 83 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 12,050 | 70 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,488 | 82 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 9,427 | 85 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 9,422 | 81 km |
| 2024 | APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 | 8,901 | 83 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,794 | 59 km |
| 2017 | ECHO SPRINGS | 8,640 | 74 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 7,765 | 57 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 7,670 | 59 km |
| 2021 | AREA 11 | 7,140 | 71 km |
| 2017 | NORTH CANE | 7,024 | 81 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 6,985 | 80 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,616 | 85 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 6,243 | 80 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 79 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 6,228 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in |
Davenport has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (1.7").