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Weather & Climate in Gateway, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gateway has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°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 53.4 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 27 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5800°N, 81.7476°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Florida International (RSW) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
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 | 124 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 295 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 35 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 183 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 144 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 25 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 238 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 127 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 76 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 45 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 121 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 126 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
433 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 161 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 78 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1985 | EF3 | 92 km | 3.0 mi | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 13 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | 26 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2016 | EF2 | 29 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF2 | 58 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | EF2 | 95 km | 42.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1993 | EF2 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1989 | EF2 | 12 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | EF2 | 12 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1986 | EF2 | 22 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1983 | EF2 | 72 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1982 | EF2 | 29 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | EF2 | 42 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | EF2 | 13 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | EF2 | 41 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 3, 1971 | EF2 | 64 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 3, 1971 | EF2 | 87 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 3, 1971 | EF2 | 94 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BUZZARD (61,663 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 61,663 | 97 km |
| 2007 | BICY COMPLEX | 60,644 | 92 km |
| 2007 | MOONSHINE BAY | 38,664 | 78 km |
| 2008 | MYAKKA CUT | 36,877 | 78 km |
| 2018 | 116TH AVE SE (11) | 29,269 | 64 km |
| 2006 | BERG FIRE | 28,992 | 93 km |
| 2017 | PARLIAMENT | 26,967 | 94 km |
| 2017 | THREE MILE | 26,683 | 93 km |
| 2001 | BEARISLAND | 24,213 | 69 km |
| 2014 | L 4 CUTOUT | 23,068 | 92 km |
| 2017 | COWBELL | 21,781 | 82 km |
| 2024 | BCP KIRBY D RX 0405 | 20,790 | 100 km |
| 2007 | FROG LIGHT | 20,174 | 95 km |
| 2009 | DEEP FIRE | 20,073 | 65 km |
| 2013 | HUCKABEE | 19,723 | 69 km |
| 2015 | ELLISON | 19,387 | 89 km |
| 2017 | IPP 17 TRT 2 AIRPLANE RXS | 19,112 | 78 km |
| 2007 | BALSA | 16,278 | 54 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 16,253 | 75 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 16,145 | 34 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Gateway has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.5").