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Weather & Climate in Islamorada, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Islamorada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°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 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9844°N, 80.5433°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Miami-Dade County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 237 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 178 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 102 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 229 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 143 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 109 mph | 140 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 115 mph | 265 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 104 mph | 84 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 219 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 249 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 248 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 3 | 121 mph | 219 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 66 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 134 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 263 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 62 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 14 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
159 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 160 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 17, 1959 | EF3 | 87 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2005 | EF2 | 63 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2003 | EF2 | 94 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 4, 1998 | EF2 | 14 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1998 | EF2 | 95 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1980 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 20, 1973 | EF2 | 50 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1971 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF1 | 50 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2020 | EF1 | 66 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | 1 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2017 | EF1 | 95 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF1 | 68 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2002 | EF1 | 55 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 1999 | EF1 | 29 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 1998 | EF1 | 11 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1998 | EF1 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1997 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: INGRAHAM (85,437 acres, 1989).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1989 | INGRAHAM | 85,437 | 59 km |
| 2011 | PRAIRIE FIRE | 67,959 | 99 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 54,638 | 95 km |
| 2008 | MUSTANG CORNER | 38,600 | 69 km |
| 2007 | MFC SOUTH FIRE | 37,301 | 100 km |
| 2020 | MOONFISH | 25,819 | 87 km |
| 2018 | FY 18 COASTAL PRAIRIES | 18,844 | 70 km |
| 1989 | DOF 305 | 17,106 | 82 km |
| 2018 | FY 18 RIVER OF GRASS NE | 16,282 | 76 km |
| 2010 | LOST PRAIRE RX | 13,549 | 92 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 11,316 | 93 km |
| 2019 | SOUTH 41 TREATMENT 2 FY19 (LOSTMANS RX) | 11,279 | 94 km |
| 2007 | NE SLOUGH | 10,953 | 83 km |
| 2021 | FOUR SIXTEEN | 9,675 | 49 km |
| 2011 | AFTERNOON | 9,634 | 84 km |
| 2001 | LOPEZ | 8,777 | 59 km |
| 1985 | EASTBNDY | 8,523 | 52 km |
| 2021 | CP3 | 8,143 | 58 km |
| 2011 | CAPE SABLE RX | 7,311 | 57 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 6,628 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Islamorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in February to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.6").