Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orlovista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°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 51.5 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 115 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average
62°F (16°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
115 ft (35 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density
3,765/sq mi
Coordinates
28.5441°N, 81.4629°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Orange County County
Nearest Airport
Orlando International (MCO) 12 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.5"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)7.05"
Driest Month (Apr)2.01"
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
23 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
52 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
264 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
236 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
255 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
100 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
155 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
276 km
2019
Dorian
Category 4
144 mph
210 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
82 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
119 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
279 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
231 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
211 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
51 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
80 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
108 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
237 km
1999
Floyd
Category 3
127 mph
263 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
148 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
735 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 69 fatalities, 879 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
68 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
48 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
21 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
26 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
35 km
28.0 mi
25
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
74 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
6 km
8.0 mi
0
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
91 km
2.0 mi
1
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
92 km
3.8 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
80 km
4.9 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
65 km
1.9 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
56 km
4.6 mi
0
Oct 18, 2019
EF2
85 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
60 km
0.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
63 km
1.6 mi
0
Jun 24, 2012
EF2
69 km
6.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
89 km
0.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
56 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
81 km
2.7 mi
0
Mar 9, 1998
EF2
80 km
10.4 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
77 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
55 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
80 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
58 km
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
43 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
78 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
62 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
67 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
52 km
1998
UNNAMED
8,794
93 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
65 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
79 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
67 km
2004
UNNAMED
7,670
94 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
52 km
1989
UNNAMED
6,985
77 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
87 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,236
76 km
1994
UNNAMED
5,815
99 km
2017
THREE FORKS #8
5,522
89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
62°F (16°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
62°F (16°C)
3.2 in
March
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
April
71°F (22°C)
2.0 in
Driest
May
76°F (25°C)
3.6 in
June
81°F (27°C)
6.9 in
July
84°F (29°C)
7.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
82°F (28°C)
6.9 in
September
80°F (27°C)
6.1 in
October
74°F (24°C)
2.8 in
November
68°F (20°C)
2.2 in
December
62°F (17°C)
2.0 in
Orlovista has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (2.0").