Weather & Climate in Indian Creek, FL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Indian Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°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 57.2 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

67°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.1°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6 ft (2 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	128/sq mi
Coordinates	25.8779°N, 80.1373°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Miami-Dade County County
Nearest Airport	Miami International (MIA) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.33"

Driest Month (Dec) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.9 / 100
Community Resilience	42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	No Rating
Lightning	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 22, 1992	27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas	M3.2	136 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Milton	Category 3	121 mph	273 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	161 mph	212 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	75 mph	162 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	81 mph	258 km
2019	Dorian	Category 5	178 mph	196 km
2017	Irma	Category 4	132 mph	156 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	138 mph	146 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	127 mph	93 km
2005	Katrina	Category 2	98 mph	14 km
2005	Rita	Category 2	109 mph	243 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	150 mph	221 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	121 mph	147 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	109 mph	145 km
2001	Michelle	Category 1	92 mph	273 km
1999	Floyd	Category 4	132 mph	278 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	81 mph	52 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	227 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	161 km
1992	Andrew	Category 5	167 mph	43 km
1987	Floyd	Category 1	75 mph	94 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 320 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024	EF3	78 km	32.9 mi	0
Mar 1, 1980	EF3	33 km	7.8 mi	1
Feb 23, 1965	EF3	25 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 17, 1959	EF3	22 km	12.7 mi	0
Apr 10, 1956	EF3	16 km	7.8 mi	0
Oct 9, 2024	EF2	95 km	65.5 mi	0
Sep 27, 2022	EF2	55 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2011	EF2	33 km	1.1 mi	0
Aug 18, 2008	EF2	83 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 13, 2004	EF2	85 km	42.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 2003	EF2	14 km	6.0 mi	1
Nov 4, 1998	EF2	94 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 2, 1998	EF2	17 km	21.0 mi	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF2	92 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 17, 1983	EF2	79 km	52.5 mi	0
May 24, 1979	EF2	25 km	3.0 mi	0
Jan 13, 1979	EF2	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 20, 1973	EF2	58 km	7.6 mi	0
Mar 4, 1972	EF2	27 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1971	EF2	14 km	2.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 acres, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1999	STATE FIRE	171,317	65 km
1989	UNNAMED	90,127	60 km
1989	INGRAHAM	85,437	77 km
2011	PRAIRIE FIRE	67,959	42 km
2018	BUZZARD	61,663	91 km
2007	BICY COMPLEX	60,644	95 km
1989	UNNAMED	56,910	73 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,638	39 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,003	57 km
1985	ALLEY	51,504	73 km
2014	ALLIGATOR	50,667	60 km
1989	UNNAMED	49,716	81 km
2008	MUSTANG CORNER	38,600	59 km
2007	MFC SOUTH FIRE	37,301	41 km
1985	UNNAMED	35,018	65 km
2007	UNNAMED	32,578	59 km
2006	BERG FIRE	28,992	91 km
2021	BOBCAT	28,849	82 km
2017	THREE MILE	26,683	91 km
2020	MOONFISH	25,819	81 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
March	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
April	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
May	78°F (26°C)	6.1 in
June	81°F (27°C)	9.3 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	6.3 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	7.3 in
September	82°F (28°C)	8.2 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.2 in
November	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in
December	70°F (21°C)	2.0 in	Driest

Indian Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (2.0").

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