Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Havana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 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 50.9 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 246 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
246 ft (75 m)
Area
2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density
839/sq mi
Coordinates
30.6303°N, 84.4138°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Gadsden County County
Nearest Airport
Tallahassee International (TLH) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)7.24"
Driest Month (Oct)3.07"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
72.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
95.0 / 100
Community Resilience
33.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
89 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
127 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
112 km
2020
Sally
Category 1
86 mph
286 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
62 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
54 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
252 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
299 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
92 mph
137 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
115 mph
232 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
193 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
190 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
109 mph
19 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 68 fatalities, 764 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019
EF3
32 km
8.8 mi
0
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
89 km
24.7 mi
11
Jan 22, 2017
EF3
90 km
70.4 mi
5
Feb 19, 2009
EF3
63 km
1.5 mi
0
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
67 km
18.0 mi
1
Mar 20, 2003
EF3
63 km
25.0 mi
6
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
62 km
9.2 mi
11
Feb 13, 2000
EF3
48 km
15.0 mi
7
Apr 19, 1988
EF3
97 km
12.0 mi
4
Dec 28, 1968
EF3
25 km
0.5 mi
0
Nov 11, 1968
EF3
92 km
2.0 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
22 km
24.8 mi
2
May 10, 2024
EF2
24 km
24.2 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
88 km
21.7 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
78 km
16.3 mi
0
Jun 14, 2023
EF2
95 km
18.9 mi
0
Apr 27, 2023
EF2
47 km
2.5 mi
0
Dec 15, 2022
EF2
87 km
2.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2021
EF2
79 km
1.8 mi
0
Apr 20, 2020
EF2
96 km
8.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: EAST FORK (26,251 acres, 2004).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2004
EAST FORK
26,251
53 km
2021
BU 360 361 362 363
24,747
53 km
1998
HOLIDAY
24,666
53 km
2013
UNNAMED
24,574
53 km
2008
UNNAMED
18,704
58 km
2006
UNNAMED
11,747
41 km
2005
UNNAMED
11,539
71 km
2009
UNNAMED
11,445
69 km
2021
BU 83/84/85
10,582
74 km
2010
UNNAMED
10,261
49 km
2009
UNNAMED
10,132
73 km
2009
UNNAMED
10,098
24 km
2008
GUM BAY
9,965
68 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,352
40 km
2007
UNNAMED
9,252
55 km
2008
UNNAMED
9,117
26 km
2018
UNNAMED
8,688
74 km
2011
UNNAMED
8,424
66 km
2014
BURN UNIT 057
8,381
69 km
1999
COW HOUSE
8,301
43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
5.4 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
4.8 in
March
60°F (16°C)
6.0 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.7 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.5 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.1 in
July
80°F (27°C)
7.2 in
Wettest
August
81°F (27°C)
6.2 in
Warmest
September
77°F (25°C)
4.7 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.1 in
Driest
November
60°F (15°C)
3.5 in
December
53°F (12°C)
3.9 in
Havana has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (3.1").