Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meadow Woods has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°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 51.5 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 75 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Area
11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density
3,647/sq mi
Coordinates
28.3729°N, 81.3337°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Orange County County
Nearest Airport
Orlando International (MCO) 4 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)7.13"
Driest Month (Apr)1.85"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
31.7 / 100
Community Resilience
41.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Very High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
24 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
31 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
286 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
257 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
277 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
78 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
133 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
270 km
2019
Dorian
Category 4
155 mph
210 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
87 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
138 mph
117 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
282 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
208 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
200 km
2005
Katrina
Category 1
81 mph
290 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
40 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
77 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
87 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
245 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
127 mph
259 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
682 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 68 fatalities, 871 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
70 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
90 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
21 km
28.0 mi
25
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
36 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
40 km
18.0 mi
3
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
82 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
17 km
8.0 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
79 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
65 km
4.9 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
59 km
1.9 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
74 km
4.6 mi
0
Oct 18, 2019
EF2
82 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
60 km
1.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
59 km
0.6 mi
0
Jun 24, 2012
EF2
58 km
6.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
98 km
0.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
94 km
2.7 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
73 km
2.8 mi
0
Oct 24, 2005
EF2
84 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 9, 1998
EF2
63 km
10.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (121,213 acres, 1998).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1998
UNNAMED
121,213
92 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
55 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
95 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
60 km
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
43 km
2021
KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH
13,782
94 km
2006
UNNAMED
12,050
85 km
1992
UNNAMED
11,488
92 km
2008
UNNAMED
11,294
97 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
71 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
86 km
1996
UNNAMED
9,427
94 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
45 km
2024
APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506
8,901
92 km
1998
UNNAMED
8,794
73 km
2017
ECHO SPRINGS
8,640
88 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
75 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
45 km
2004
UNNAMED
7,670
74 km
2021
AREA 11
7,140
84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
61°F (16°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
62°F (17°C)
3.1 in
March
67°F (19°C)
3.3 in
April
71°F (22°C)
1.9 in
Driest
May
77°F (25°C)
3.7 in
June
81°F (27°C)
7.1 in
July
83°F (28°C)
7.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
82°F (28°C)
6.9 in
September
81°F (27°C)
6.0 in
October
75°F (24°C)
2.5 in
November
68°F (20°C)
2.2 in
December
62°F (17°C)
2.1 in
Meadow Woods has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.9").