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Weather & Climate in Jacksonville, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jacksonville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 321 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 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 874.6 sq mi (2,265.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3369°N, 81.6616°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Duval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacksonville International (JAX) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 183 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 2 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 126 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 220 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 188 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 289 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 94 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 115 mph | 247 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 268 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 113 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
370 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 110 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 2, 2018 | EF3 | 50 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 50 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1960 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 63 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | EF2 | 97 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 80 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2004 | EF2 | 20 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 53 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 6 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | EF2 | 77 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 1994 | EF2 | 45 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1986 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 57 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 71 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1978 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 1977 | EF2 | 79 km | 9.4 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX | 328,827 | 74 km |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 92 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 70 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 73 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 82 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 74 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 74 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 79 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 71 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 89 km |
| 1998 | OAK | 21,478 | 81 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 83 km |
| 2011 | GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) | 19,730 | 92 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 76 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 18,577 | 81 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 46 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 73 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,543 | 67 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Jacksonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and November the driest (2.4").