Weather & Climate in Fisher Island, FL

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

Fisher Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 57.2 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 10 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.1°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	3,458/sq mi
Coordinates	25.7617°N, 80.1423°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Miami-Dade County County
Nearest Airport	Miami International (MIA) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.29"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.9 / 100
Community Resilience	42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	No Rating
Lightning	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 22, 1992	27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas	M3.2	142 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Milton	Category 3	121 mph	284 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	161 mph	218 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	75 mph	174 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	81 mph	251 km
2019	Dorian	Category 5	178 mph	203 km
2017	Irma	Category 4	132 mph	157 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	138 mph	152 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	127 mph	99 km
2005	Katrina	Category 2	98 mph	22 km
2005	Rita	Category 2	109 mph	230 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	150 mph	226 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	121 mph	160 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	109 mph	155 km
2001	Michelle	Category 1	92 mph	261 km
1999	Floyd	Category 4	132 mph	285 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	81 mph	59 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	218 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	170 km
1992	Andrew	Category 5	167 mph	30 km
1987	Floyd	Category 1	75 mph	82 km

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

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 311 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024	EF3	90 km	32.9 mi	0
Mar 1, 1980	EF3	46 km	7.8 mi	1
Feb 23, 1965	EF3	38 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 17, 1959	EF3	14 km	12.7 mi	0
Apr 10, 1956	EF3	28 km	7.8 mi	0
Sep 27, 2022	EF2	68 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2011	EF2	44 km	1.1 mi	0
Aug 18, 2008	EF2	96 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 13, 2004	EF2	90 km	42.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 2003	EF2	6 km	6.0 mi	1
Nov 4, 1998	EF2	82 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 2, 1998	EF2	14 km	21.0 mi	0
Mar 17, 1983	EF2	80 km	52.5 mi	0
May 24, 1979	EF2	38 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 20, 1973	EF2	47 km	7.6 mi	0
Mar 4, 1972	EF2	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1971	EF2	12 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1971	EF2	49 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 1970	EF2	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 1968	EF2	19 km	5.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 acres, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1999	STATE FIRE	171,317	73 km
1989	UNNAMED	90,127	69 km
1989	INGRAHAM	85,437	70 km
2011	PRAIRIE FIRE	67,959	43 km
2018	BUZZARD	61,663	93 km
2007	BICY COMPLEX	60,644	97 km
1989	UNNAMED	56,910	80 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,638	39 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,003	65 km
1985	ALLEY	51,504	80 km
2014	ALLIGATOR	50,667	70 km
1989	UNNAMED	49,716	93 km
2008	MUSTANG CORNER	38,600	54 km
2007	MFC SOUTH FIRE	37,301	43 km
1985	UNNAMED	35,018	74 km
2007	UNNAMED	32,578	67 km
2006	BERG FIRE	28,992	99 km
2021	BOBCAT	28,849	91 km
2017	THREE MILE	26,683	100 km
2020	MOONFISH	25,819	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
March	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in
April	74°F (23°C)	3.0 in
May	78°F (25°C)	6.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	9.3 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	6.2 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	7.6 in
September	82°F (28°C)	8.2 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.2 in
November	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
December	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in	Driest

Fisher Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.7").

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