Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Masaryktown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°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 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 66 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
70.7°F
31% above US avg
January Average
58°F (14°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density
974/sq mi
Coordinates
28.4418°N, 82.4607°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Hernando County County
Nearest Airport
Tampa International (TPA) 33 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.9"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug)8.03"
Driest Month (Apr)2.17"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
56.5 / 100
Community Resilience
6.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Relatively High
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
19 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
80 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
182 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
153 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
176 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
148 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
232 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
217 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
37 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
127 mph
205 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
225 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
288 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
93 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
67 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
155 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
81 mph
140 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
242 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
218 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
134 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
745 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,436 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966
EF4
67 km
135.8 mi
11
Apr 15, 1958
EF4
87 km
0.1 mi
0
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
63 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
99 km
28.0 mi
25
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
73 km
18.0 mi
3
Oct 3, 1992
EF3
72 km
2.6 mi
3
Apr 9, 1983
EF3
31 km
10.0 mi
3
May 4, 1978
EF3
63 km
1.5 mi
3
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
76 km
2.0 mi
1
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
47 km
5.6 mi
0
Oct 11, 2023
EF2
61 km
5.0 mi
0
Dec 16, 2020
EF2
70 km
13.1 mi
0
Oct 18, 2019
EF2
65 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
65 km
0.6 mi
0
Jun 24, 2012
EF2
94 km
6.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
20 km
0.8 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
61 km
22.0 mi
0
Sep 3, 1998
EF2
59 km
4.5 mi
0
Dec 27, 1997
EF2
88 km
5.8 mi
0
Dec 7, 1996
EF2
70 km
2.0 mi
1
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
73 km
1995
UNNAMED
5,474
40 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,336
99 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,231
83 km
2003
UNNAMED
3,890
45 km
1995
UNNAMED
3,726
46 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,337
93 km
2011
BAD LAND
3,086
89 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,048
44 km
1985
RIVERRD/HENDERSON
2,824
97 km
1994
UNNAMED
2,792
47 km
2009
THATCHER COMMAND
2,644
83 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,510
41 km
2017
ANCLOTE BRANCH
2,510
26 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,443
76 km
1985
UNNAMED
2,429
46 km
1985
UNNAMED
2,425
36 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,389
47 km
2009
MAX HOOKS
2,359
66 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,354
59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
58°F (14°C)
3.3 in
Coldest
February
60°F (16°C)
3.3 in
March
66°F (19°C)
3.9 in
April
70°F (21°C)
2.2 in
Driest
May
76°F (24°C)
3.5 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.7 in
July
81°F (27°C)
7.2 in
August
81°F (27°C)
8.0 in
Warmest, Wettest
September
80°F (27°C)
6.3 in
October
74°F (23°C)
2.7 in
November
67°F (19°C)
2.3 in
December
61°F (16°C)
2.7 in
Masaryktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (2.2").