Weather & Climate in Midway CDP (Seminole County), FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Midway CDP (Seminole County) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°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 49.6 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 27 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average
60°F (16°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
27 ft (8 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density
2,105/sq mi
Coordinates
28.7924°N, 81.2313°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Seminole County County
Nearest Airport
Orlando Sanford International (SFB) 1 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.6"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug)7.01"
Driest Month (Dec)1.85"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
91.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
15.3 / 100
Community Resilience
59.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Relatively High
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Milton
Category 4
132 mph
77 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
269 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
242 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
258 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
155 mph
111 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
161 km
2019
Dorian
Category 5
155 mph
177 km
2017
Irma
Category 2
92 mph
115 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
83 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
245 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
238 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
190 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
34 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
116 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
133 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
266 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
127 mph
234 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
132 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
146 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
121 mph
250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
534 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 69 fatalities, 816 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
40 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
80 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
59 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
16 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
67 km
28.0 mi
25
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
39 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
37 km
8.0 mi
0
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
97 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
72 km
4.9 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
77 km
3.8 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
46 km
1.9 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
86 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
29 km
4.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
95 km
0.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
40 km
1.6 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
27 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
47 km
2.7 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
44 km
8.0 mi
1
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
30 km
5.0 mi
0
Dec 27, 1997
EF2
91 km
5.8 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
45 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
29 km
1998
UNNAMED
24,956
90 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
47 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
30 km
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
78 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
65 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
27 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,807
81 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
43 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,554
71 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
38 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
30 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
66 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
83 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
38 km
1989
UNNAMED
6,985
80 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
56 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,236
80 km
2017
THREE FORKS #8
5,522
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
60°F (16°C)
2.3 in
Coldest
February
61°F (16°C)
3.2 in
March
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
April
70°F (21°C)
2.2 in
May
75°F (24°C)
3.4 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.3 in
July
84°F (29°C)
7.0 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
7.0 in
Wettest
September
80°F (27°C)
6.6 in
October
74°F (23°C)
3.4 in
November
67°F (20°C)
2.1 in
December
61°F (16°C)
1.9 in
Driest
Midway CDP (Seminole County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (1.9").