Weather & Climate in Moon Lake, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moon Lake 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 42 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2979°N, 82.6056°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pasco County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tampa International (TPA) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | 74 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 172 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 143 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 171 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 148 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 198 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 41 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 225 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 281 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 101 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 68 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 282 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 125 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
743 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,276 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 46 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 85 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 89 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 53 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 49 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 43 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 31, 1958 | EF3 | 85 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 61 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 39 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 50 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 65 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 93 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 99 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 27 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 79 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 75 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
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 | 84 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 53 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 97 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 53 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 59 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 3,443 | 98 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,132 | 92 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,048 | 61 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,792 | 64 km |
| 2009 | THATCHER COMMAND | 2,644 | 77 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,510 | 57 km |
| 2017 | ANCLOTE BRANCH | 2,510 | 5 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,443 | 92 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,429 | 52 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,425 | 52 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,389 | 54 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 2,377 | 97 km |
| 2009 | MAX HOOKS | 2,359 | 84 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,354 | 74 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,338 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in |
Moon Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and November the driest (1.6").