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Weather & Climate in Palm Coast, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palm Coast has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 336 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 49.0 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 33 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 90.8 sq mi (235.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5368°N, 81.2426°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Flagler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daytona Beach International (DAB) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
24 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 | 241 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 133 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 213 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 132 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 4 | 132 mph | 152 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 176 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 127 mph | 56 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 144 mph | 49 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 186 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 215 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 127 mph | 211 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
447 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 31 fatalities, 258 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 73 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 94 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Nov 1, 1997 | EF3 | 65 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 50 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 38 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 4 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | 57 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 20 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 44 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 57 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 61 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 82 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 43 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 7, 1996 | EF2 | 72 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 99 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | EF2 | 49 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 90 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 80 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 20, 1983 | EF2 | 34 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 20, 1983 | EF2 | 13 km | 3.0 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 | 38 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 45,954 | 94 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 9 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 19,129 | 36 km |
| 2011 | IRON HORSE | 18,234 | 90 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 13,806 | 91 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 56 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,972 | 68 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,807 | 2 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 47 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,554 | 13 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,382 | 66 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 56 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,345 | 25 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,078 | 99 km |
| 2011 | SANTE FE | 6,497 | 88 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,345 | 27 km |
| 2011 | ESPANOLA FIRE | 5,468 | 16 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 67 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,948 | 22 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 68°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) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in |
Palm Coast has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 58°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (2.3").