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Weather & Climate in Limestone Creek, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Limestone Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°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 72.2 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 7 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9433°N, 80.1408°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Palm Beach County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Beach International (PBI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Feb 22, 1992 | 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 3 | 121 mph | 172 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 127 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 52 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 178 mph | 163 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 156 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 79 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 2 | 104 mph | 282 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 25 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 98 mph | 97 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 193 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 29 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 29 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 132 mph | 214 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 284 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 9 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 53 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 161 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 243 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 56 km | 21.2 mi | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 89 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 47 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1980 | EF3 | 86 km | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 46 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 1965 | EF3 | 94 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1958 | EF3 | 54 km | 20.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 75 km | 14.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1954 | EF3 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 16 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 82 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 41 km | 65.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2023 | EF2 | 14 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | EF2 | 64 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF2 | 98 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2011 | EF2 | 93 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | EF2 | 37 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF2 | 27 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1983 | EF2 | 76 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | STATE FIRE | 171,317 | 93 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 90,127 | 93 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 54,003 | 93 km |
| 2014 | ALLIGATOR | 50,667 | 87 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 49,716 | 49 km |
| 2007 | MOONSHINE BAY | 38,664 | 90 km |
| 2008 | MYAKKA CUT | 36,877 | 89 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 35,018 | 89 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 32,578 | 97 km |
| 2006 | BERG FIRE | 28,992 | 92 km |
| 2021 | BOBCAT | 28,849 | 86 km |
| 2017 | THREE MILE | 26,683 | 92 km |
| 2014 | L 4 CUTOUT | 23,068 | 92 km |
| 2007 | FROG LIGHT | 20,174 | 81 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 19,103 | 86 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 17,967 | 68 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 16,253 | 94 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 16,000 | 88 km |
| 2006 | 4 TRACK FIRE | 14,625 | 93 km |
| 2001 | PICKUP | 13,380 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Limestone Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 66°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (2.4").