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Weather & Climate in Moore Haven, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moore Haven has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°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 48.6 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 14 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,028/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8338°N, 81.0985°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Glades County County |
| Nearest Airport | Immokalee Regional (IMM) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 4 | 132 mph | 142 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 72 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 116 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 155 mph | 258 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 60 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 169 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 71 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 109 mph | 130 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 100 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 72 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 74 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 127 mph | 298 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 84 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 101 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 138 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
511 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 185 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 9 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 82 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 90 km | 21.2 mi | 6 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 52 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1958 | EF3 | 43 km | 20.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 91 km | 14.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 67 km | 65.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 94 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 83 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 54 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | 97 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF2 | 86 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2016 | EF2 | 98 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2004 | EF2 | 78 km | 42.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1989 | EF2 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | EF2 | 78 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1986 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | STATE FIRE | 171,317 | 80 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 90,127 | 84 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 61,663 | 96 km |
| 2007 | BICY COMPLEX | 60,644 | 91 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 56,910 | 76 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 54,003 | 88 km |
| 1985 | ALLEY | 51,504 | 76 km |
| 2014 | ALLIGATOR | 50,667 | 83 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 49,716 | 76 km |
| 2007 | MOONSHINE BAY | 38,664 | 7 km |
| 2008 | MYAKKA CUT | 36,877 | 7 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 35,018 | 79 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 32,578 | 87 km |
| 2006 | BERG FIRE | 28,992 | 55 km |
| 2021 | BOBCAT | 28,849 | 62 km |
| 2017 | THREE MILE | 26,683 | 54 km |
| 2001 | BEARISLAND | 24,213 | 70 km |
| 2014 | L 4 CUTOUT | 23,068 | 54 km |
| 2017 | COWBELL | 21,781 | 69 km |
| 2007 | FROG LIGHT | 20,174 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Moore Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (1.5").