Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melbourne Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°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 55.3 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
61°F Jan (16°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density
1,298/sq mi
Coordinates
28.0880°N, 80.6651°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Brevard County County
Nearest Airport
Melbourne Orlando International (MLB) 2 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.3"
45% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)6.93"
Driest Month (Apr)1.73"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
40.8 / 100
Community Resilience
63.4 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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
62 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
61 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
65 km
2019
Dorian
Category 5
178 mph
164 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
138 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
138 mph
69 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
75 mph
265 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
143 km
2005
Katrina
Category 1
81 mph
234 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
145 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
92 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
78 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
76 km
1999
Floyd
Category 4
132 mph
204 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
281 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
64 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
50 km
1992
Andrew
Category 5
167 mph
282 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
269 km
1984
Diana
Category 1
75 mph
276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
432 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 50 fatalities, 571 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024
EF3
83 km
21.2 mi
6
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
96 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
81 km
28.0 mi
25
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
87 km
8.0 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
31 km
4.9 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
45 km
3.8 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
61 km
1.9 mi
0
Apr 15, 1958
EF3
66 km
14.8 mi
0
Sep 18, 1954
EF3
81 km
0.1 mi
2
Oct 9, 2024
EF2
92 km
8.5 mi
0
Oct 9, 2024
EF2
78 km
2.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
69 km
1.6 mi
0
Apr 6, 2017
EF2
60 km
4.1 mi
0
Oct 24, 2005
EF2
11 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 9, 1998
EF2
87 km
10.4 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
89 km
5.0 mi
0
Dec 27, 1997
EF2
99 km
5.8 mi
0
Nov 15, 1994
EF2
28 km
2.5 mi
1
Mar 24, 1983
EF2
40 km
18.0 mi
0
Mar 21, 1983
EF2
95 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: UNNAMED (45,954 acres, 1998).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
77 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
81 km
2021
KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH
13,782
75 km
2006
UNNAMED
12,050
79 km
1992
UNNAMED
11,488
73 km
2008
UNNAMED
11,294
45 km
1996
UNNAMED
9,427
71 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
60 km
2024
APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506
8,901
72 km
1998
UNNAMED
8,794
74 km
2017
ECHO SPRINGS
8,640
80 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
37 km
2004
UNNAMED
7,670
75 km
2021
AREA 11
7,140
75 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
61 km
1989
UNNAMED
6,985
17 km
2011
UNNAMED
6,616
56 km
2008
SAN FILIPPO
6,376
22 km
1994
UNNAMED
6,243
68 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,236
17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
61°F (16°C)
2.3 in
Coldest
February
63°F (17°C)
2.9 in
March
68°F (20°C)
3.0 in
April
71°F (22°C)
1.7 in
Driest
May
76°F (25°C)
3.8 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.2 in
July
82°F (28°C)
5.1 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
5.3 in
September
81°F (27°C)
6.9 in
Wettest
October
76°F (24°C)
4.5 in
November
70°F (21°C)
2.8 in
December
64°F (18°C)
1.9 in
Melbourne Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (1.7").