Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eastpoint enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°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 57.9 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 24 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average
54°F (12°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Area
7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density
350/sq mi
Coordinates
29.7567°N, 84.8617°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Franklin County County
Nearest Airport
Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (AAF) 10 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)8.11"
Driest Month (Apr)3.15"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
46.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
75.0 / 100
Community Resilience
47.0 / 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
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
15 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
113 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
118 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
104 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
249 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
67 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
53 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
144 mph
184 km
2004
Ivan
Category 3
121 mph
294 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
221 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
89 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
127 mph
224 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
90 km
1995
Allison
Category 1
75 mph
269 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
85 km
1985
Kate
Category 3
115 mph
54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
246 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 142 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jan 9, 2024
EF3
96 km
5.2 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
77 km
7.1 mi
1
May 10, 2024
EF2
91 km
24.2 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
84 km
24.8 mi
2
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
92 km
12.9 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
82 km
0.9 mi
0
Apr 27, 2023
EF2
70 km
2.5 mi
0
Mar 18, 2022
EF2
94 km
1.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2014
EF2
75 km
22.2 mi
0
Sep 15, 2004
EF2
85 km
7.0 mi
4
Mar 15, 2001
EF2
68 km
2.0 mi
0
Jan 15, 1997
EF2
100 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 8, 1989
EF2
7 km
3.0 mi
3
Oct 25, 1981
EF2
79 km
6.9 mi
0
Jan 12, 1975
EF2
93 km
168.5 mi
1
Oct 27, 1972
EF2
99 km
0.3 mi
0
Oct 27, 1972
EF2
97 km
0.3 mi
0
Oct 27, 1972
EF2
16 km
1.0 mi
0
Oct 27, 1972
EF2
54 km
0.3 mi
0
May 8, 1972
EF2
91 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: EAST FORK (26,251 acres, 2004).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2004
EAST FORK
26,251
54 km
2021
BU 360 361 362 363
24,747
54 km
1998
HOLIDAY
24,666
55 km
2013
UNNAMED
24,574
54 km
2022
BERTHA SWAMP RD
23,036
73 km
2008
UNNAMED
18,704
50 km
2006
UNNAMED
11,747
69 km
2005
UNNAMED
11,539
38 km
2009
UNNAMED
11,445
43 km
2021
BU 83/84/85
10,582
34 km
2010
UNNAMED
10,261
61 km
2009
UNNAMED
10,132
35 km
2008
GUM BAY
9,965
39 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,352
66 km
2007
UNNAMED
9,252
57 km
2018
UNNAMED
8,688
34 km
2011
UNNAMED
8,424
54 km
2014
BURN UNIT 057
8,381
40 km
1999
COW HOUSE
8,301
68 km
2018
UNNAMED
8,237
39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
54°F (12°C)
4.8 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
4.0 in
March
61°F (16°C)
5.1 in
April
67°F (19°C)
3.2 in
Driest
May
74°F (23°C)
3.2 in
June
80°F (26°C)
5.2 in
July
83°F (28°C)
7.7 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
8.1 in
Wettest
September
79°F (26°C)
6.7 in
October
71°F (21°C)
4.1 in
November
62°F (17°C)
3.5 in
December
56°F (13°C)
3.8 in
Eastpoint has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and April the driest (3.2").