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Weather & Climate in Palmetto, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palmetto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. 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 52.5 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
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5251°N, 82.5750°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Manatee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 4 | 155 mph | 14 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 210 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 208 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 94 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 120 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 67 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 267 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 288 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 201 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 75 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 77 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 136 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
766 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 1,055 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 49 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 17 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 36 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 17, 1985 | EF3 | 50 km | 3.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 11 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 46 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Oct 31, 1958 | EF3 | 6 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 59 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 42 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 73 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 31 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 35 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 100 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF2 | 76 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | EF2 | 43 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1993 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF2 | 45 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF2 | 59 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,572 acres, 1991).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,572 | 99 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,935 | 99 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 12,527 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,045 | 100 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 8,800 | 98 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 7,529 | 100 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 49 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,036 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,970 | 97 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 5,802 | 98 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 5,799 | 97 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,774 | 98 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 5,162 | 98 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,960 | 94 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,949 | 48 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 4,816 | 95 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,477 | 44 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,296 | 98 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,150 | 99 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,999 | 45 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in |
Palmetto has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (1.5").