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Weather & Climate in New Smyrna Beach, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Smyrna Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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 50.6 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 10 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 37.9 sq mi (98.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0294°N, 80.9549°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Volusia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daytona Beach International (DAB) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 283 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 72 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 269 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 155 mph | 84 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 167 mph | 142 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 46 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 240 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 25 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 153 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 161 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 127 mph | 202 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 266 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 112 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 158 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
453 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 34 fatalities, 497 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 62 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 96 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 53 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Nov 1, 1997 | EF3 | 3 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1981 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1972 | EF3 | 75 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1972 | EF3 | 78 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1970 | EF3 | 48 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | 38 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 40 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 19 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 34 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 21 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 20 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 1996 | EF2 | 10 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 88 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 71 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
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 | 29 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 45,954 | 33 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 71 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 19,129 | 30 km |
| 2011 | IRON HORSE | 18,234 | 28 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 74 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,972 | 11 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,807 | 61 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 47 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,554 | 51 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 9,422 | 51 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,382 | 8 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 75 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,345 | 88 km |
| 2017 | NORTH CANE | 7,024 | 50 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 6,985 | 96 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,345 | 40 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 96 km |
| 2011 | ESPANOLA FIRE | 5,468 | 71 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 60 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in |
New Smyrna Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.2").