Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edgewood has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°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 51.5 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 95 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Area
1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density
2,185/sq mi
Coordinates
28.4815°N, 81.3701°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Orange County County
Nearest Airport
Orlando International (MCO) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)7.13"
Driest Month (Apr)1.85"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
31.7 / 100
Community Resilience
41.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Very High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
No Rating
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
43 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
276 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
247 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
267 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
91 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
144 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
276 km
2019
Dorian
Category 4
155 mph
206 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
87 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
114 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
277 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
219 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
203 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
48 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
82 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
99 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
244 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
127 mph
257 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
138 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
701 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 68 fatalities, 864 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
80 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
57 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
34 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
24 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
30 km
28.0 mi
25
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
74 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
5 km
8.0 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
82 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
70 km
4.9 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
58 km
1.9 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
62 km
4.6 mi
0
Oct 18, 2019
EF2
87 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
57 km
1.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
62 km
0.6 mi
0
Jun 24, 2012
EF2
66 km
6.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
96 km
0.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
61 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
84 km
2.7 mi
0
Oct 24, 2005
EF2
93 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 9, 1998
EF2
74 km
10.4 mi
0
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
81 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
50 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
84 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
54 km
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
45 km
2006
UNNAMED
12,050
97 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
88 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
62 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
74 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
44 km
1998
UNNAMED
8,794
85 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
66 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
89 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
56 km
2004
UNNAMED
7,670
86 km
2021
AREA 11
7,140
96 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
44 km
1989
UNNAMED
6,985
65 km
2011
UNNAMED
6,616
100 km
2008
SAN FILIPPO
6,376
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
61°F (16°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
62°F (17°C)
3.1 in
March
67°F (19°C)
3.3 in
April
71°F (22°C)
1.9 in
Driest
May
77°F (25°C)
3.7 in
June
81°F (27°C)
7.1 in
July
83°F (28°C)
7.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
82°F (28°C)
6.9 in
September
81°F (27°C)
6.0 in
October
75°F (24°C)
2.5 in
November
68°F (20°C)
2.2 in
December
62°F (17°C)
2.1 in
Edgewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.9").