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Weather & Climate in Edgewater, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edgewater has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°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 55.6 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 11 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9544°N, 80.9409°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brevard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daytona Beach International (DAB) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 4 | 132 mph | 66 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 287 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 274 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 155 mph | 82 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 163 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 167 mph | 144 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 51 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 235 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 165 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 30 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 148 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 153 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 127 mph | 202 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 109 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
444 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 58 fatalities, 643 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 63 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 96 km | 28.0 mi | 25 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 93 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 49 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Nov 1, 1997 | EF3 | 7 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1981 | EF3 | 69 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1972 | EF3 | 67 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1972 | EF3 | 70 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1970 | EF3 | 40 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | 40 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 32 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 36 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 27 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 12 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 29 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 7, 1996 | EF2 | 6 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 86 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 69 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (121,213 acres, 1998).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 121,213 | 36 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 45,954 | 25 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 79 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 19,129 | 37 km |
| 2011 | IRON HORSE | 18,234 | 20 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 79 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,972 | 9 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,807 | 69 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 51 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,554 | 59 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 9,422 | 42 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,382 | 8 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 80 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 7,765 | 99 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,345 | 96 km |
| 2017 | NORTH CANE | 7,024 | 41 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 6,985 | 87 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,345 | 47 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 87 km |
| 2011 | ESPANOLA FIRE | 5,468 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in |
Edgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.2").