Weather & Climate in Fern Park, FL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fern Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°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 85 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	73.8°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	62°F (16°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	4,275/sq mi
Coordinates	28.6482°N, 81.3456°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	Orlando Sanford International (SFB) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"

35% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

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	61 km
2024	Helene	Category 4	138 mph	267 km
2024	Debby	Category 1	81 mph	240 km
2023	Idalia	Category 4	132 mph	257 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	161 mph	108 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	75 mph	155 km
2021	Elsa	Category 1	75 mph	292 km
2019	Dorian	Category 4	155 mph	194 km
2017	Irma	Category 2	92 mph	97 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	132 mph	103 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	263 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	121 mph	232 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	75 mph	200 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	150 mph	52 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	121 mph	96 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	109 mph	117 km
2000	Gordon	Category 1	75 mph	251 km
1999	Floyd	Category 3	127 mph	249 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	141 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	140 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

670 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 69 fatalities, 858 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007	EF3	73 km	16.2 mi	8
Feb 2, 2007	EF3	42 km	26.0 mi	13
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	6 km	16.0 mi	13
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	48 km	28.0 mi	25
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	41 km	18.0 mi	3
Nov 1, 1997	EF3	58 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 19, 1981	EF3	18 km	8.0 mi	0
Dec 31, 1975	EF3	94 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 19, 1972	EF3	73 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 19, 1972	EF3	82 km	3.8 mi	0
Mar 5, 1970	EF3	53 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 18, 2020	EF2	43 km	4.6 mi	0
Sep 10, 2017	EF2	50 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 10, 2017	EF2	76 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 24, 2012	EF2	84 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	66 km	2.7 mi	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	43 km	2.8 mi	0
Mar 9, 1998	EF2	92 km	10.4 mi	0
Feb 22, 1998	EF2	63 km	8.0 mi	1
Feb 22, 1998	EF2	46 km	5.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (121,213 acres, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1998	UNNAMED	121,213	63 km
1998	UNNAMED	45,954	40 km
1985	UNNAMED	19,129	65 km
2011	IRON HORSE	18,234	43 km
2001	STAGECOACH COMPLEX	14,079	59 km
2006	JUNIPER	11,998	72 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,972	46 km
1985	UNNAMED	9,807	97 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,705	56 km
1985	UNNAMED	9,554	88 km
1993	UNNAMED	9,422	41 km
1985	UNNAMED	8,382	49 km
2009	JUNIPER SPRINGS	8,363	73 km
1984	UNNAMED	7,765	71 km
2017	NORTH CANE	7,024	41 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,985	75 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,345	73 km
1993	UNNAMED	6,236	75 km
2017	THREE FORKS #8	5,522	89 km
1995	UNNAMED	5,474	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (16°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	62°F (16°C)	3.2 in
March	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
April	71°F (22°C)	2.0 in	Driest
May	76°F (25°C)	3.6 in
June	81°F (27°C)	6.9 in
July	84°F (29°C)	7.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	82°F (28°C)	6.9 in
September	80°F (27°C)	6.1 in
October	74°F (24°C)	2.8 in
November	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.0 in

Fern Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (2.0").

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