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Weather & Climate in Gardner, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gardner has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. 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 53.9 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 70 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3630°N, 81.7863°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sebring Regional (SEF) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 155 mph | 58 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 288 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 287 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 20 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 149 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 164 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 19 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 204 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 151 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 51 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 42 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 64 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 162 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 142 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
825 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 347 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 91 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1985 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 86 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 1958 | EF3 | 85 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 44 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 90 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 94 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | 100 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 74 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF2 | 97 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 47 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jan 9, 2016 | EF2 | 92 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 66 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF2 | 54 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1998 | EF2 | 59 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1997 | EF2 | 79 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOONSHINE BAY (38,664 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | MOONSHINE BAY | 38,664 | 92 km |
| 2008 | MYAKKA CUT | 36,877 | 92 km |
| 2007 | FROG LIGHT | 20,174 | 90 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 16,253 | 87 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 16,145 | 54 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,572 | 58 km |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 99 km |
| 2021 | KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH | 13,782 | 69 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,935 | 53 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,527 | 58 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 12,050 | 59 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,488 | 69 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 9,427 | 74 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 9,397 | 59 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,045 | 56 km |
| 2024 | APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 | 8,901 | 71 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 8,800 | 52 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,794 | 63 km |
| 2017 | ECHO SPRINGS | 8,640 | 59 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 8,516 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in |
Gardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 60°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (1.7").