Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Flagler Beach 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 53.5 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 -1 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average
59°F (15°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
-1 ft (0 m)
Area
4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density
1,479/sq mi
Coordinates
29.4739°N, 81.1310°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Flagler County County
Nearest Airport
Daytona Beach International (DAB) 21 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.5"
41% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)6.69"
Driest Month (Apr)2.32"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
82.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
60.9 / 100
Community Resilience
40.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
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
25 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
253 km
2024
Milton
Category 3
121 mph
120 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
224 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
226 km
2022
Ian
Category 4
144 mph
119 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
224 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
75 mph
236 km
2019
Dorian
Category 4
144 mph
143 km
2017
Irma
Category 1
92 mph
176 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
127 mph
49 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
291 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
92 mph
199 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
280 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
203 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
144 mph
42 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
185 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
209 km
1999
Floyd
Category 4
127 mph
202 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
268 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
404 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 30 fatalities, 272 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
72 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
89 km
16.0 mi
13
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
54 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
62 km
13.1 mi
0
Apr 15, 1958
EF3
47 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
16 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
53 km
4.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
92 km
1.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
29 km
1.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
52 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
34 km
2.7 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
74 km
12.0 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
34 km
8.0 mi
1
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
72 km
5.0 mi
0
Oct 7, 1996
EF2
61 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1995
EF2
61 km
10.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1987
EF2
89 km
3.0 mi
1
Feb 27, 1984
EF2
92 km
3.0 mi
0
Nov 20, 1983
EF2
0 km
3.0 mi
0
Nov 20, 1983
EF2
23 km
3.0 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
32 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
85 km
1998
UNNAMED
24,956
21 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
29 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
80 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
61 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
58 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,807
11 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
46 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,554
9 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
56 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
61 km
1998
UNNAMED
7,345
36 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
22 km
2011
ESPANOLA FIRE
5,468
28 km
2012
UNNAMED
5,431
68 km
1991
UNNAMED
4,948
34 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,864
93 km
2009
ORLANDO-VOLUSIA COMPLEX
4,618
82 km
2019
C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N
4,561
58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
59°F (15°C)
2.8 in
Coldest
February
59°F (15°C)
3.3 in
March
64°F (18°C)
3.7 in
April
69°F (20°C)
2.3 in
Driest
May
74°F (24°C)
3.4 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.1 in
July
82°F (28°C)
6.2 in
Warmest
August
80°F (27°C)
6.7 in
September
79°F (26°C)
6.7 in
Wettest
October
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
November
66°F (19°C)
2.5 in
December
60°F (15°C)
2.8 in
Flagler Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (2.3").