Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Inglis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°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 57.1 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 16 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
69.2°F
28% above US avg
January Average
55°F (13°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Area
3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density
495/sq mi
Coordinates
29.0330°N, 82.6610°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Levy County County
Nearest Airport
Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 28 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)8.43"
Driest Month (Oct)2.40"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
66.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
93.5 / 100
Community Resilience
9.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
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 Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
21 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
139 km
2024
Milton
Category 3
121 mph
148 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
109 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
133 km
2022
Ian
Category 4
155 mph
211 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
281 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
276 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
299 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
295 km
2017
Irma
Category 1
92 mph
103 km
2016
Matthew
Category 3
127 mph
202 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
183 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
142 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
132 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
104 mph
214 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
160 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
273 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
200 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
114 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
362 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 18 fatalities, 258 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
62 km
16.2 mi
8
Apr 9, 1983
EF3
39 km
10.0 mi
3
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
48 km
2.0 mi
1
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
21 km
5.6 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
87 km
0.8 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
29 km
22.0 mi
0
Sep 3, 1998
EF2
17 km
4.5 mi
0
Jan 7, 1995
EF2
53 km
12.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
95 km
30.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
42 km
15.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
56 km
1.0 mi
3
Jun 25, 1988
EF2
39 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1987
EF2
73 km
12.0 mi
0
Mar 14, 1986
EF2
76 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 31, 1985
EF2
81 km
5.0 mi
0
Apr 23, 1983
EF2
80 km
15.0 mi
0
Apr 9, 1983
EF2
45 km
10.0 mi
0
Feb 2, 1983
EF2
66 km
0.3 mi
0
Jun 11, 1982
EF2
15 km
13.0 mi
0
Dec 1, 1978
EF2
97 km
0.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: JUNIPER (11,998 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
97 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
96 km
1998
UNNAMED
7,078
94 km
1995
UNNAMED
5,474
95 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,336
31 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,231
16 km
1996
MAJOR 1
4,067
99 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,972
85 km
1995
UNNAMED
3,726
100 km
2019
CPT 243 FARLES
3,613
97 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,337
26 km
2011
BAD LAND
3,086
23 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,048
90 km
2010
BOMBING RANGE NINE 21
2,911
93 km
1985
RIVERRD/HENDERSON
2,824
73 km
1994
UNNAMED
2,792
90 km
2010
BURNT ISLAND
2,736
72 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,516
92 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,510
91 km
2017
ANCLOTE BRANCH
2,510
87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
55°F (13°C)
3.7 in
Coldest
February
58°F (15°C)
3.6 in
March
64°F (18°C)
4.2 in
April
68°F (20°C)
2.7 in
May
75°F (24°C)
3.5 in
June
80°F (26°C)
6.9 in
July
81°F (27°C)
7.8 in
August
81°F (27°C)
8.4 in
Warmest, Wettest
September
79°F (26°C)
6.2 in
October
72°F (22°C)
2.4 in
Driest
November
65°F (18°C)
2.4 in
December
59°F (15°C)
3.0 in
Inglis has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and October the driest (2.4").