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Weather & Climate in Live Oak, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Live Oak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 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 51.9 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 102 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2957°N, 82.9851°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Suwannee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 75 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 2 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 59 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 59 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 197 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 220 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 97 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 184 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 143 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 1984 | Diana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
295 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 158 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 97 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF3 | 83 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 98 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF3 | 45 km | 12.0 mi | 4 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF3 | 33 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1960 | EF3 | 36 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | 57 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 34 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 57 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2005 | EF2 | 76 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2001 | EF2 | 7 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1998 | EF2 | 11 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 3 |
| Nov 5, 1988 | EF2 | 36 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1988 | EF2 | 42 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1986 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1983 | EF2 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
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 | 68 km |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 96 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 77 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 79 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 85 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 77 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 63 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 59,179 | 43 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 56 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 59 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 25,845 | 38 km |
| 1998 | OAK | 21,478 | 47 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 70 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 99 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 18,577 | 46 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 85 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 60 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 89 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,543 | 60 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
Live Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (2.2").