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Weather & Climate in Fernandina Beach, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fernandina Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 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 49.9 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 22 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6581°N, 81.4515°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nassau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacksonville International (JAX) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 190 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 132 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 168 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 82 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 88 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 127 mph | 225 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 276 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
268 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 74 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 2008 | EF4 | 84 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2018 | EF3 | 17 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 85 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1968 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | EF2 | 75 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 78 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2004 | EF2 | 39 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 92 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 46 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 1994 | EF2 | 12 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 26 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1975 | EF2 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 68 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 77 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 1972 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1964 | EF2 | 37 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 1963 | EF2 | 61 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1963 | EF2 | 82 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX | 328,827 | 88 km |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 88 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 81 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 82 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 85 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 83 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 91 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 98 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 94 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 93 km |
| 2011 | GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) | 19,730 | 81 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 73 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 68 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 93 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 90 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,543 | 95 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 97 km |
| 2002 | BAY CREEK | 11,917 | 98 km |
| 2020 | CPT 3 ALBERT/CPT 119 HANCOCK | 10,724 | 94 km |
| 2011 | RACEPOND | 7,951 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in |
Fernandina Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and November the driest (2.4").