Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North DeLand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°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 55.5 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 84 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average
57°F (14°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
84 ft (26 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
2,108/sq mi
Coordinates
29.0484°N, 81.2965°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Volusia County County
Nearest Airport
Daytona Beach International (DAB) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)7.36"
Driest Month (Apr)2.40"
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
25 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
251 km
2024
Milton
Category 3
121 mph
101 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
225 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
238 km
2022
Ian
Category 4
155 mph
118 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
188 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
75 mph
284 km
2019
Dorian
Category 4
155 mph
172 km
2017
Irma
Category 1
92 mph
129 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
73 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
295 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
234 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
266 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
201 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
11 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
135 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
161 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
271 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
127 mph
233 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
539 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 70 fatalities, 763 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
76 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
30 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
39 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
93 km
28.0 mi
25
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
76 km
18.0 mi
3
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
36 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
62 km
8.0 mi
0
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
85 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
99 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
97 km
4.9 mi
0
Feb 7, 1971
EF3
98 km
13.1 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
68 km
1.9 mi
0
Apr 15, 1958
EF3
91 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
58 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
5 km
4.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
75 km
1.2 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
60 km
1.6 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
2 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
28 km
2.7 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
23 km
8.0 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
19 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
49 km
1998
UNNAMED
24,956
61 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
22 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
47 km
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
99 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
43 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
28 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,807
53 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
16 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,554
43 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
64 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
28 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
44 km
1998
UNNAMED
7,345
78 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
63 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
29 km
2011
ESPANOLA FIRE
5,468
55 km
2012
UNNAMED
5,431
27 km
1991
UNNAMED
4,948
56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
57°F (14°C)
2.8 in
Coldest
February
59°F (15°C)
3.3 in
March
64°F (18°C)
3.6 in
April
69°F (20°C)
2.4 in
Driest
May
74°F (24°C)
3.7 in
June
79°F (26°C)
6.5 in
July
82°F (28°C)
7.1 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
7.4 in
Wettest
September
79°F (26°C)
6.7 in
October
73°F (23°C)
3.8 in
November
66°F (19°C)
2.6 in
December
60°F (15°C)
2.4 in
North DeLand has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and April the driest (2.4").