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Weather & Climate in Lake Placid, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Placid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. 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 54.2 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 104 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3026°N, 81.3715°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highlands County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sebring Regional (SEF) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 89 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 22 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 111 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 197 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 4 | 144 mph | 263 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 57 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 171 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 128 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 80 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 35 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 37 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 121 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 106 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 190 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
578 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 263 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 94 km | 21.2 mi | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 57 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 84 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1958 | EF3 | 88 km | 20.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 82 km | 14.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 100 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 49 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 44 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 3 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF2 | 61 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 88 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 78 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF2 | 82 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1998 | EF2 | 60 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1997 | EF2 | 90 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1993 | EF2 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1989 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1986 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 1986 | EF2 | 79 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: MOONSHINE BAY (38,664 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | MOONSHINE BAY | 38,664 | 58 km |
| 2008 | MYAKKA CUT | 36,877 | 58 km |
| 2007 | FROG LIGHT | 20,174 | 50 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 16,253 | 54 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 16,145 | 60 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,572 | 74 km |
| 2021 | KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH | 13,782 | 37 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,935 | 67 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,527 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 12,050 | 36 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,488 | 38 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 11,294 | 77 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 9,427 | 41 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 9,397 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,045 | 70 km |
| 2024 | APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 | 8,901 | 40 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 8,800 | 67 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,794 | 47 km |
| 2017 | ECHO SPRINGS | 8,640 | 34 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 8,636 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Lake Placid has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.6").