Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Micco 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 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 55.6 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 20 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Area
9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density
1,191/sq mi
Coordinates
27.8564°N, 80.5113°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Indian River County County
Nearest Airport
Vero Beach Regional (VRB) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.6"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)7.05"
Driest Month (Apr)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
95.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
64.2 / 100
Community Resilience
60.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Relatively 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
82 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
61 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
35 km
2019
Dorian
Category 5
178 mph
160 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
142 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
138 mph
70 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
75 mph
280 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
113 km
2005
Katrina
Category 1
81 mph
205 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
145 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
110 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
63 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
54 km
1999
Floyd
Category 4
132 mph
201 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
278 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
81 mph
41 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
21 km
1992
Andrew
Category 5
167 mph
260 km
1985
Bob
Category 1
75 mph
294 km
1984
Diana
Category 1
75 mph
298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
341 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 237 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024
EF3
54 km
21.2 mi
6
Jan 24, 1979
EF3
98 km
9.6 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
59 km
4.9 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
68 km
3.8 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
90 km
1.9 mi
0
Apr 15, 1958
EF3
40 km
14.8 mi
0
Sep 18, 1954
EF3
52 km
0.1 mi
2
Oct 9, 2024
EF2
74 km
8.5 mi
0
Oct 9, 2024
EF2
92 km
5.7 mi
0
Oct 9, 2024
EF2
64 km
2.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
98 km
1.6 mi
0
Apr 6, 2017
EF2
45 km
4.1 mi
0
Oct 24, 2005
EF2
20 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 9, 1998
EF2
97 km
10.4 mi
0
Nov 15, 1994
EF2
3 km
2.5 mi
1
Mar 24, 1983
EF2
67 km
18.0 mi
0
Mar 21, 1983
EF2
74 km
5.0 mi
0
Mar 7, 1983
EF2
32 km
5.0 mi
0
Feb 2, 1983
EF2
99 km
1.0 mi
1
Feb 2, 1983
EF2
73 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: FROG LIGHT (20,174 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
FROG LIGHT
20,174
99 km
2021
KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH
13,782
69 km
2006
UNNAMED
12,050
79 km
1992
UNNAMED
11,488
68 km
2008
UNNAMED
11,294
28 km
1996
UNNAMED
9,427
64 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
90 km
2024
APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506
8,901
66 km
1998
UNNAMED
8,794
78 km
2017
ECHO SPRINGS
8,640
78 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
57 km
2004
UNNAMED
7,670
79 km
2021
AREA 11
7,140
75 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
91 km
1989
UNNAMED
6,985
46 km
2011
UNNAMED
6,616
49 km
2008
SAN FILIPPO
6,376
9 km
1994
UNNAMED
6,243
64 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,236
46 km
1992
UNNAMED
6,228
71 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)
2.8 in
March
67°F (20°C)
3.0 in
April
71°F (22°C)
1.8 in
Driest
May
76°F (24°C)
4.1 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.3 in
July
82°F (28°C)
5.6 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
5.7 in
September
80°F (27°C)
7.1 in
Wettest
October
76°F (24°C)
4.5 in
November
70°F (21°C)
2.7 in
December
64°F (18°C)
2.0 in
Micco has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.8").