Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orangetree has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 61.3 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 19 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average
63°F (17°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
19 ft (6 m)
Area
4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density
1,477/sq mi
Coordinates
26.2929°N, 81.5759°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Collier County County
Nearest Airport
Immokalee Regional (IMM) 15 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)9.29"
Driest Month (Dec)1.57"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
74.7 / 100
Community Resilience
41.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Relatively Low
Coastal Flood
Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Milton
Category 4
132 mph
158 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
70 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
193 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
165 km
2020
Eta
Category 1
75 mph
239 km
2017
Irma
Category 4
132 mph
16 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
238 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
127 mph
45 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
127 mph
263 km
2005
Katrina
Category 3
109 mph
102 km
2005
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
285 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
71 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
142 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
150 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
281 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
81 mph
100 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
104 mph
201 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
177 km
1992
Andrew
Category 5
167 mph
84 km
1987
Floyd
Category 1
75 mph
171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
348 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 97 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024
EF3
85 km
15.5 mi
0
Oct 9, 2024
EF2
38 km
16.3 mi
0
Jan 16, 2022
EF2
46 km
7.0 mi
0
Jan 9, 2016
EF2
55 km
3.4 mi
0
Jun 21, 2006
EF2
94 km
3.0 mi
0
Aug 13, 2004
EF2
66 km
42.0 mi
0
Apr 4, 1993
EF2
92 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 23, 1989
EF2
46 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 4, 1988
EF2
46 km
1.5 mi
0
Aug 9, 1986
EF2
52 km
1.5 mi
0
Mar 17, 1983
EF2
78 km
52.5 mi
0
Jun 17, 1982
EF2
48 km
8.0 mi
1
Jun 18, 1972
EF2
56 km
0.3 mi
0
Jun 18, 1972
EF2
37 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 18, 1972
EF2
69 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 3, 1971
EF2
48 km
0.3 mi
0
Nov 11, 1968
EF2
29 km
65.4 mi
0
Nov 9, 1968
EF2
26 km
45.6 mi
2
Jul 30, 1968
EF2
96 km
0.3 mi
2
Feb 23, 1965
EF2
47 km
0.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 acres, 1999).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1999
STATE FIRE
171,317
93 km
1989
UNNAMED
90,127
97 km
2018
BUZZARD
61,663
64 km
2007
BICY COMPLEX
60,644
59 km
1989
UNNAMED
56,910
82 km
1985
ALLEY
51,504
82 km
2007
MOONSHINE BAY
38,664
84 km
2008
MYAKKA CUT
36,877
84 km
1985
UNNAMED
35,018
95 km
2007
UNNAMED
32,578
97 km
2018
116TH AVE SE (11)
29,269
29 km
2006
BERG FIRE
28,992
74 km
2021
BOBCAT
28,849
84 km
2017
PARLIAMENT
26,967
58 km
2017
THREE MILE
26,683
75 km
2020
MOONFISH
25,819
94 km
2001
BEARISLAND
24,213
40 km
2014
L 4 CUTOUT
23,068
74 km
2017
COWBELL
21,781
55 km
2024
BCP KIRBY D RX 0405
20,790
64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
63°F (17°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
65°F (18°C)
1.9 in
March
69°F (21°C)
2.7 in
April
72°F (22°C)
1.8 in
May
77°F (25°C)
3.8 in
June
81°F (27°C)
9.3 in
Wettest
July
81°F (27°C)
7.8 in
August
82°F (28°C)
8.5 in
Warmest
September
81°F (27°C)
7.3 in
October
77°F (25°C)
3.2 in
November
72°F (22°C)
1.9 in
December
67°F (19°C)
1.6 in
Driest
Orangetree has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.6").