Weather & Climate in Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

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

Ormond-by-the-Sea 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 53.5 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 12 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	71.9°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12 ft (4 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	3,447/sq mi
Coordinates	29.3433°N, 81.0686°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Flagler County County
Nearest Airport	Daytona Beach International (DAB) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"

41% above US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.9 / 100
Community Resilience	40.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Helene	Category 4	138 mph	262 km
2024	Milton	Category 3	121 mph	105 km
2024	Debby	Category 1	81 mph	234 km
2023	Idalia	Category 4	132 mph	240 km
2022	Ian	Category 4	150 mph	106 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	75 mph	208 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	75 mph	245 km
2019	Dorian	Category 4	155 mph	142 km
2017	Irma	Category 1	92 mph	168 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	132 mph	46 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	92 mph	199 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	121 mph	267 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	75 mph	191 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	144 mph	30 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	121 mph	175 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	109 mph	194 km
1999	Floyd	Category 4	127 mph	200 km
1999	Dennis	Category 2	104 mph	265 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	123 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	194 km

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

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 31 fatalities, 318 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007	EF3	66 km	26.0 mi	13
Feb 22, 1998	EF3	77 km	16.0 mi	13
Nov 1, 1997	EF3	38 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 19, 1981	EF3	100 km	8.0 mi	0
Feb 7, 1971	EF3	77 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 5, 1970	EF3	85 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 15, 1958	EF3	63 km	3.6 mi	0
Oct 12, 2023	EF2	31 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 2020	EF2	43 km	4.6 mi	0
Sep 10, 2017	EF2	76 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 10, 2017	EF2	45 km	1.2 mi	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	42 km	2.8 mi	0
Dec 25, 2006	EF2	18 km	2.7 mi	0
Mar 29, 2001	EF2	88 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 22, 1998	EF2	20 km	8.0 mi	1
Feb 22, 1998	EF2	57 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 7, 1996	EF2	45 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1995	EF2	73 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1987	EF2	81 km	3.0 mi	1
Aug 31, 1985	EF2	99 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	20 km
1998	UNNAMED	45,954	69 km
1998	UNNAMED	24,956	36 km
1985	UNNAMED	19,129	17 km
2011	IRON HORSE	18,234	65 km
2006	JUNIPER	11,998	62 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,972	43 km
1985	UNNAMED	9,807	25 km
1998	UNNAMED	9,705	41 km
1985	UNNAMED	9,554	16 km
1993	UNNAMED	9,422	87 km
1985	UNNAMED	8,382	41 km
2009	JUNIPER SPRINGS	8,363	62 km
1998	UNNAMED	7,345	52 km
2017	NORTH CANE	7,024	86 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,345	16 km
2011	ESPANOLA FIRE	5,468	39 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,431	62 km
1991	UNNAMED	4,948	44 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,880	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
March	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
April	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	74°F (24°C)	3.4 in
June	79°F (26°C)	6.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	6.2 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	6.7 in
September	79°F (26°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
October	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
November	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in
December	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in

Ormond-by-the-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (2.3").

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