Weather & Climate in Orlando, FL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Orlando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 65.1 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 92 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	73.1°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Area	119.1 sq mi (308.4 km²)
Population Density	2,806/sq mi
Coordinates	28.4087°N, 81.2548°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	Orlando International (MCO) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"

71% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.20"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.7 / 100
Community Resilience	41.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	No Rating
Lightning	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating

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 5.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Milton	Category 4	132 mph	35 km
2024	Helene	Category 4	138 mph	290 km
2024	Debby	Category 1	81 mph	261 km
2023	Idalia	Category 4	132 mph	281 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	161 mph	80 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	75 mph	130 km
2021	Elsa	Category 1	75 mph	278 km
2019	Dorian	Category 5	155 mph	201 km
2017	Irma	Category 3	115 mph	95 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	132 mph	108 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	274 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	121 mph	206 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	75 mph	192 km
2005	Katrina	Category 1	81 mph	290 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	150 mph	48 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	121 mph	86 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	109 mph	90 km
2000	Gordon	Category 1	75 mph	254 km
1999	Floyd	Category 3	127 mph	250 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	125 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

664 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 68 fatalities, 857 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007	EF3	70 km	26.0 mi	13
Feb 2, 2007	EF3	94 km	16.2 mi	8
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	46 km	18.0 mi	3
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	30 km	28.0 mi	25
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	34 km	16.0 mi	13
Nov 1, 1997	EF3	75 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 19, 1981	EF3	19 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1972	EF3	57 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 19, 1972	EF3	71 km	3.8 mi	0
Mar 5, 1970	EF3	50 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 18, 2020	EF2	70 km	4.6 mi	0
Oct 18, 2019	EF2	91 km	11.5 mi	0
Sep 10, 2017	EF2	51 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 10, 2017	EF2	68 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 24, 2012	EF2	66 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	69 km	2.8 mi	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	88 km	2.7 mi	0
Oct 24, 2005	EF2	79 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 9, 1998	EF2	69 km	10.4 mi	0
Feb 22, 1998	EF2	58 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 (121,213 acres, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1998	UNNAMED	121,213	88 km
1998	UNNAMED	45,954	47 km
1985	UNNAMED	19,129	90 km
2011	IRON HORSE	18,234	52 km
2001	STAGECOACH COMPLEX	14,079	51 km
2021	KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH	13,782	96 km
2006	UNNAMED	12,050	89 km
2006	JUNIPER	11,998	100 km
1992	UNNAMED	11,488	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	11,294	96 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,972	65 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,705	84 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,427	96 km
1993	UNNAMED	9,422	37 km
2024	APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506	8,901	95 km
1998	UNNAMED	8,794	77 km
2017	ECHO SPRINGS	8,640	92 km
1985	UNNAMED	8,382	68 km
1984	UNNAMED	7,765	43 km
2004	UNNAMED	7,670	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
February	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
March	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
April	71°F (21°C)	1.9 in	Driest
May	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
June	80°F (27°C)	7.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	7.1 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
September	80°F (27°C)	6.3 in
October	74°F (24°C)	2.8 in
November	68°F (20°C)	2.3 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in

Orlando has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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