Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oak Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°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 55.6 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 1 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
71.5°F
32% above US avg
January Average
59°F (15°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1 ft (0 m)
Area
11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density
306/sq mi
Coordinates
28.8770°N, 80.8350°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Brevard County County
Nearest Airport
Daytona Beach International (DAB) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.6"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug)6.93"
Driest Month (Apr)2.20"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
40.8 / 100
Community Resilience
63.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very 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 Moderate
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 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
300 km
2024
Milton
Category 3
121 mph
52 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
273 km
2023
Idalia
Category 3
115 mph
287 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
155 mph
72 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
151 km
2020
Isaias
Category 1
75 mph
281 km
2019
Dorian
Category 5
178 mph
139 km
2019
Humberto
Category 1
75 mph
297 km
2017
Irma
Category 2
92 mph
153 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
52 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
209 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
222 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
153 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
43 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
150 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
146 km
1999
Floyd
Category 4
127 mph
194 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
262 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 58 fatalities, 649 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
74 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
54 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
97 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
96 km
28.0 mi
25
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
18 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
71 km
8.0 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
59 km
4.9 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
54 km
3.8 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
29 km
1.9 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
87 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
52 km
4.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
21 km
1.6 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
48 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
40 km
2.7 mi
0
Oct 24, 2005
EF2
98 km
0.3 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
42 km
8.0 mi
1
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
10 km
5.0 mi
0
Oct 7, 1996
EF2
11 km
6.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1993
EF2
94 km
30.0 mi
1
Apr 15, 1987
EF2
78 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
49 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
20 km
1998
UNNAMED
24,956
92 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
50 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
15 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
91 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
21 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,807
81 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
64 km
1985
UNNAMED
9,554
71 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
35 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
21 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
92 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
92 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
34 km
1989
UNNAMED
6,985
78 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
60 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,236
78 km
2017
THREE FORKS #8
5,522
96 km
2011
ESPANOLA FIRE
5,468
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
59°F (15°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
60°F (16°C)
3.0 in
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)
6.6 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
6.9 in
Wettest
September
79°F (26°C)
6.9 in
October
73°F (23°C)
4.3 in
November
67°F (19°C)
2.7 in
December
61°F (16°C)
2.2 in
Oak Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.2").