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Weather & Climate in Istachatta, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Istachatta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°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 51.9 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 39 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6619°N, 82.2745°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sumter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Leesburg International (LEE) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
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 | Milton | Category 4 | 132 mph | 97 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 195 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 184 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 155 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 276 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 2 | 92 mph | 52 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 127 mph | 178 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 109 mph | 298 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 91 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 78 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 158 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 149 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
721 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,492 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 97 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 33 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 75 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 91 km | 28.0 mi | 25 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 58 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 90 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 21 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 19, 1981 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 92 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 39 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 91 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | 100 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 79 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 69 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 98 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 40 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 37 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 41 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1997 | EF2 | 89 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
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 | 69 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 84 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 99 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 84 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 40 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 78 km |
| 2019 | C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N | 4,561 | 87 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,336 | 81 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 66 km |
| 1996 | MAJOR 1 | 4,067 | 88 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 53 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 44 km |
| 2019 | CPT 243 FARLES | 3,613 | 78 km |
| 1996 | EAST MARSH | 3,540 | 100 km |
| 2010 | RX SOUTHMARSH | 3,434 | 95 km |
| 2001 | S MARSH | 3,372 | 95 km |
| 2014 | FLLWR-FY2014-RX-SOUTH MARSH | 3,359 | 95 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,337 | 75 km |
| 1997 | LW M 1 | 3,278 | 95 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 3,254 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in |
Istachatta has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (2.2").