Weather & Climate in Mount Dora, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Dora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 170 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8133°N, 81.6334°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Leesburg International (LEE) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
24 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 | 86 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 234 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 224 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 155 mph | 134 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 188 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 212 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 2 | 92 mph | 88 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 114 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 264 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 53 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 97 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 141 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 115 mph | 271 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
704 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 73 fatalities, 838 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 41 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 17 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 38 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 67 km | 28.0 mi | 25 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 30 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Nov 1, 1997 | EF3 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 83 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 19, 1981 | EF3 | 41 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 60 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 5, 1970 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 95 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | 38 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 79 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 96 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 40 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 70 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 74 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (121,213 acres, 1998).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 121,213 | 60 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 45,954 | 68 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 93 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 19,129 | 63 km |
| 2011 | IRON HORSE | 18,234 | 69 km |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 64 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 46 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,972 | 61 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,807 | 88 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 42 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,554 | 80 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 9,422 | 73 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,382 | 63 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 46 km |
| 2017 | NORTH CANE | 7,024 | 73 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,345 | 67 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 66 km |
| 2011 | ESPANOLA FIRE | 5,468 | 84 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 97 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 22 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in |
Mount Dora has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 59°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (1.8").