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Weather & Climate in Okeechobee, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Okeechobee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 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 50.3 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 30 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2416°N, 80.8293°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Okeechobee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Treasure Coast International (FPR) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 106 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 58 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 66 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 5 | 178 mph | 219 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 4 | 132 mph | 99 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 123 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 96 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 104 mph | 156 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 122 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 24 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 22 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 4 | 127 mph | 253 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 68 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 55 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 186 km |
| 1987 | Floyd | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
466 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 243 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 44 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 42 km | 21.2 mi | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF3 | 91 km | 32.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 37 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1958 | EF3 | 50 km | 20.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 39 km | 14.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1954 | EF3 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 72 km | 65.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 51 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 7 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 24 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | 65 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2023 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF2 | 37 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2005 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1998 | EF2 | 93 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1994 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1983 | EF2 | 1 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (49,716 acres, 1989).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 49,716 | 87 km |
| 2007 | MOONSHINE BAY | 38,664 | 46 km |
| 2008 | MYAKKA CUT | 36,877 | 46 km |
| 2006 | BERG FIRE | 28,992 | 94 km |
| 2021 | BOBCAT | 28,849 | 96 km |
| 2017 | THREE MILE | 26,683 | 93 km |
| 2014 | L 4 CUTOUT | 23,068 | 93 km |
| 2007 | FROG LIGHT | 20,174 | 24 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 19,103 | 95 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 16,253 | 46 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 16,145 | 100 km |
| 2021 | KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH | 13,782 | 45 km |
| 2007 | APRILS FOOLS | 13,275 | 96 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 12,050 | 59 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,488 | 46 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 11,294 | 50 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 11,268 | 100 km |
| 2018 | G-205 (50) | 10,761 | 96 km |
| 2004 | ROTTONBERG | 9,795 | 97 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 9,670 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Okeechobee has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.7").