Weather & Climate in Palmetto Estates, FL

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

Palmetto Estates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°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 56.1 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 12 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.2°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12 ft (4 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	7,679/sq mi
Coordinates	25.6227°N, 80.3606°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Miami-Dade County County
Nearest Airport	Miami International (MIA) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"

48% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.9 / 100
Community Resilience	42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Milton	Category 3	121 mph	291 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	161 mph	210 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	75 mph	195 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	81 mph	264 km
2019	Dorian	Category 5	178 mph	229 km
2017	Irma	Category 4	132 mph	134 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	138 mph	178 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	127 mph	91 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	109 mph	213 km
2005	Katrina	Category 2	104 mph	31 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	150 mph	211 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	121 mph	176 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	109 mph	176 km
2001	Michelle	Category 1	92 mph	260 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	81 mph	58 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	191 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	196 km
1992	Andrew	Category 5	167 mph	15 km
1987	Floyd	Category 1	75 mph	60 km

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

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1980	EF3	64 km	7.8 mi	1
Feb 23, 1965	EF3	56 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 17, 1959	EF3	14 km	12.7 mi	0
Apr 10, 1956	EF3	44 km	7.8 mi	0
Sep 27, 2022	EF2	87 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2011	EF2	56 km	1.1 mi	0
Aug 13, 2004	EF2	82 km	42.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 2003	EF2	23 km	6.0 mi	1
Nov 4, 1998	EF2	61 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 2, 1998	EF2	21 km	21.0 mi	0
Mar 17, 1983	EF2	65 km	52.5 mi	0
May 24, 1979	EF2	58 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 20, 1973	EF2	23 km	7.6 mi	0
Mar 4, 1972	EF2	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1971	EF2	23 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1971	EF2	68 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 1970	EF2	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 19, 1968	EF2	37 km	5.7 mi	0
Oct 14, 1964	EF2	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 1964	EF2	99 km	0.1 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	74 km
1989	UNNAMED	90,127	71 km
1989	INGRAHAM	85,437	44 km
2011	PRAIRIE FIRE	67,959	34 km
2018	BUZZARD	61,663	79 km
2007	BICY COMPLEX	60,644	84 km
1989	UNNAMED	56,910	78 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,638	29 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,003	68 km
1985	ALLEY	51,504	78 km
2014	ALLIGATOR	50,667	74 km
2008	MUSTANG CORNER	38,600	29 km
2007	MFC SOUTH FIRE	37,301	34 km
1985	UNNAMED	35,018	77 km
2007	UNNAMED	32,578	67 km
2006	BERG FIRE	28,992	99 km
2021	BOBCAT	28,849	93 km
2017	PARLIAMENT	26,967	87 km
2017	THREE MILE	26,683	99 km
2020	MOONFISH	25,819	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in
March	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in
April	74°F (23°C)	2.7 in
May	78°F (26°C)	6.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	9.7 in	Wettest
July	83°F (28°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	8.4 in
September	82°F (28°C)	8.3 in
October	79°F (26°C)	5.9 in
November	74°F (23°C)	2.8 in
December	69°F (21°C)	1.5 in	Driest

Palmetto Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.5").

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