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Weather & Climate in Lecanto, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lecanto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°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 52.4 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 51 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 26.9 sq mi (69.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8251°N, 82.4998°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Citrus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
20 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 | 121 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 167 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 159 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 155 mph | 183 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 2 | 92 mph | 75 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 192 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 119 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 104 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 157 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 127 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
513 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 34 fatalities, 476 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 44 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 90 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 85 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 12 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 43 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 11 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 97 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 60 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 21 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 16 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 42 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 39 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 73 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 3 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF2 | 94 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1988 | EF2 | 17 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 85 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 48 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1986 | EF2 | 93 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: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 98 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 90 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 90 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 68 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 93 km |
| 2019 | C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N | 4,561 | 100 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,336 | 56 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 40 km |
| 1996 | MAJOR 1 | 4,067 | 93 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 79 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 72 km |
| 2019 | CPT 243 FARLES | 3,613 | 87 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,337 | 50 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 3,254 | 97 km |
| 2011 | BAD LAND | 3,086 | 46 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,048 | 63 km |
| 1985 | RANGE | 2,971 | 97 km |
| 2010 | BOMBING RANGE NINE 21 | 2,911 | 84 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,867 | 94 km |
| 1985 | RIVERRD/HENDERSON | 2,824 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in |
Lecanto has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and November the driest (2.3").