Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Navarre Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 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 63.6 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 6 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average
52°F (11°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Area
5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density
1,342/sq mi
Coordinates
30.3764°N, 86.8937°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Okaloosa County County
Nearest Airport
Pensacola International (PNS) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall63.6"
67% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)7.83"
Driest Month (Apr)3.82"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
92.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.8 / 100
Community Resilience
41.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.8.
Oct 24, 1997
15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M4.8
93 km
10 km
Oct 26, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.7
89 km
10 km
Feb 18, 2011
22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M3.5
111 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2003
10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama
M3.3
102 km
5 km
May 23, 2025
105 km S of Gulf Shores, Alabama
M3.1
146 km
5 km
May 4, 1997
9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama
M3.1
85 km
5 km
Mar 11, 2019
4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.1
82 km
5 km
Apr 11, 2019
6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama
M3.1
84 km
10 km
Oct 28, 1997
11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama
M3.0
89 km
10 km
Sep 25, 2003
14 km N of Atmore, Alabama
M2.9
105 km
0 km
Mar 7, 2019
2 km NW of Jay, Florida
M2.8
71 km
5 km
Mar 24, 2019
2 km ESE of Century, Florida
M2.7
73 km
5 km
Nov 10, 2012
16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama
M2.6
119 km
11 km
Apr 12, 2019
13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama
M2.6
92 km
5 km
Sep 5, 2000
1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama
M2.5
135 km
3 km
Apr 11, 2019
8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama
M2.5
85 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
223 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
68 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
140 km
2017
Nate
Category 1
86 mph
202 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
254 km
2012
Isaac
Category 1
81 mph
270 km
2009
Ida
Category 1
86 mph
272 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
20 km
2005
Katrina
Category 4
144 mph
260 km
2004
Ivan
Category 4
132 mph
94 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
109 mph
184 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
95 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
97 km
1995
Opal
Category 4
127 mph
22 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
22 km
1988
Florence
Category 1
81 mph
270 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
85 km
1985
Kate
Category 3
109 mph
132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
482 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 509 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016
EF3
33 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF3
72 km
16.5 mi
0
Oct 13, 2001
EF3
76 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
27 km
1.0 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
71 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 30, 1967
EF3
37 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 25, 1964
EF3
30 km
12.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1962
EF3
34 km
6.9 mi
17
Dec 10, 1961
EF3
84 km
0.2 mi
0
May 5, 1956
EF3
33 km
1.0 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
65 km
24.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 2023
EF2
37 km
8.6 mi
0
Jan 22, 2023
EF2
55 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 2021
EF2
78 km
22.0 mi
0
Apr 10, 2021
EF2
95 km
0.5 mi
0
Feb 15, 2016
EF2
100 km
2.2 mi
0
Apr 15, 2011
EF2
92 km
23.0 mi
0
Mar 9, 2011
EF2
85 km
2.1 mi
0
Feb 17, 2008
EF2
81 km
14.4 mi
0
Nov 27, 2004
EF2
78 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: UNNAMED (10,557 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
10,557
14 km
2006
UNNAMED
9,706
65 km
2013
UNNAMED
9,046
89 km
2008
UNNAMED
7,660
45 km
2010
UNNAMED
5,692
64 km
2007
UNNAMED
5,616
49 km
2013
LOW KEY
5,554
15 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,525
75 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,627
63 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,577
68 km
2007
UNNAMED
4,523
60 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,486
40 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,397
63 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
72 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,231
38 km
2008
UNNAMED
4,200
30 km
2009
UNNAMED
4,141
61 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,119
39 km
1998
UNNAMED
4,106
13 km
2011
UNNAMED
4,032
62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
52°F (11°C)
5.0 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
4.8 in
March
60°F (16°C)
6.1 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.8 in
Driest
May
74°F (23°C)
4.5 in
June
80°F (26°C)
6.5 in
July
82°F (28°C)
7.8 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
81°F (27°C)
6.9 in
September
78°F (26°C)
5.9 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.9 in
November
60°F (16°C)
4.1 in
December
54°F (12°C)
4.1 in
Navarre Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (3.8").