Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Holly Hill 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 6 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
6 ft (2 m)
Area
4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density
3,283/sq mi
Coordinates
29.2456°N, 81.0470°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Volusia County County
Nearest Airport
Daytona Beach International (DAB) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.5"
41% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)6.69"
Driest Month (Apr)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
96.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
56.7 / 100
Community Resilience
48.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively 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 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
267 km
2024
Milton
Category 3
121 mph
96 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
239 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
250 km
2022
Ian
Category 4
155 mph
100 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
197 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
75 mph
253 km
2019
Dorian
Category 5
167 mph
143 km
2017
Irma
Category 1
92 mph
162 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
44 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
92 mph
202 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
259 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
185 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
22 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
167 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
184 km
1999
Floyd
Category 4
127 mph
202 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
266 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
122 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
425 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 32 fatalities, 405 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
62 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
67 km
16.0 mi
13
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
28 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
91 km
8.0 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
100 km
3.8 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
88 km
13.1 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
74 km
1.9 mi
0
Apr 15, 1958
EF3
74 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
41 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
37 km
4.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
66 km
1.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
56 km
1.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
7 km
2.7 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
34 km
2.8 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
97 km
12.0 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
10 km
8.0 mi
1
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
45 km
5.0 mi
0
Oct 7, 1996
EF2
35 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1995
EF2
80 km
10.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
94 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: UNNAMED (121,213 acres, 1998).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1998
UNNAMED
121,213
15 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
58 km
1998
UNNAMED
24,956
46 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
13 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
54 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
62 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
32 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,807
35 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
38 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,554
26 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
75 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
30 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
63 km
1998
UNNAMED
7,345
63 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
75 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
18 km
2011
ESPANOLA FIRE
5,468
48 km
2012
UNNAMED
5,431
58 km
1991
UNNAMED
4,948
52 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,880
78 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)
3.2 in
March
65°F (18°C)
3.7 in
April
69°F (21°C)
2.3 in
Driest
May
75°F (24°C)
3.4 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.2 in
July
82°F (28°C)
6.1 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
6.7 in
September
79°F (26°C)
6.7 in
Wettest
October
73°F (23°C)
4.1 in
November
66°F (19°C)
2.6 in
December
60°F (16°C)
2.6 in
Holly Hill 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").