Weather & Climate in Heritage Pines, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heritage Pines has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4288°N, 82.6234°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hernando County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tampa International (TPA) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
19 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 | 87 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 167 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 162 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 158 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 49 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 220 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 295 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 107 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 78 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 167 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 125 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 296 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 119 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
677 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 1,213 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 59 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 75 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 89 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 67 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 35 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 57 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 31, 1958 | EF3 | 100 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 47 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 51 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 64 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 75 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 32 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 66 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 61 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | EF2 | 74 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 80 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 88 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 88 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 55 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,336 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 83 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 59 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 61 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,337 | 93 km |
| 2011 | BAD LAND | 3,086 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,048 | 60 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,792 | 63 km |
| 2009 | THATCHER COMMAND | 2,644 | 90 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,510 | 57 km |
| 2017 | ANCLOTE BRANCH | 2,510 | 20 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,443 | 77 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,429 | 59 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,425 | 52 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,389 | 60 km |
| 2009 | MAX HOOKS | 2,359 | 82 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,354 | 75 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,338 | 64 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in |
Heritage Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and November the driest (1.6").