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Weather & Climate in Lely, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lely has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°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 49.6 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 23 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1055°N, 81.7278°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Collier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Florida International (RSW) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 81 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 157 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 220 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 11 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 261 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 127 mph | 239 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 23 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 89 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 67 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 167 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 174 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 179 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 59 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 158 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
267 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 fatalities, 70 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 48 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | 49 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2016 | EF2 | 60 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | EF2 | 80 km | 42.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1989 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1986 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1983 | EF2 | 83 km | 52.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1982 | EF2 | 72 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1972 | EF2 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1971 | EF2 | 52 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF2 | 13 km | 65.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1968 | EF2 | 10 km | 45.6 mi | 2 |
| Feb 23, 1965 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1964 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1962 | EF2 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1962 | EF2 | 29 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 1960 | EF2 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BUZZARD (61,663 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 61,663 | 70 km |
| 2007 | BICY COMPLEX | 60,644 | 66 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 56,910 | 98 km |
| 1985 | ALLEY | 51,504 | 98 km |
| 2018 | 116TH AVE SE (11) | 29,269 | 19 km |
| 2006 | BERG FIRE | 28,992 | 94 km |
| 2017 | PARLIAMENT | 26,967 | 60 km |
| 2017 | THREE MILE | 26,683 | 95 km |
| 2020 | MOONFISH | 25,819 | 93 km |
| 2001 | BEARISLAND | 24,213 | 55 km |
| 2014 | L 4 CUTOUT | 23,068 | 95 km |
| 2017 | COWBELL | 21,781 | 71 km |
| 2024 | BCP KIRBY D RX 0405 | 20,790 | 62 km |
| 2009 | DEEP FIRE | 20,073 | 42 km |
| 2013 | HUCKABEE | 19,723 | 42 km |
| 2015 | ELLISON | 19,387 | 63 km |
| 2017 | IPP 17 TRT 2 AIRPLANE RXS | 19,112 | 50 km |
| 2019 | SOUTH 41 TREATMENT 1 FY19 (KIRBY RX) | 16,981 | 63 km |
| 2007 | BALSA | 16,278 | 14 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 16,145 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Lely has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.5").