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Weather & Climate in Panama City Beach, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panama City Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 59.5 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 25 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2332°N, 85.8771°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Mar 7, 2019 | 2 km NW of Jay, Florida | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 211 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 213 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 159 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 45 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 162 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 105 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 192 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 23 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 127 mph | 118 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 85 km |
| 1995 | Allison | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 93 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 3 | 109 mph | 51 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
426 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 366 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF3 | 16 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 57 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 35 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | EF3 | 70 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 76 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 23 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 82 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 29 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | EF2 | 17 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF2 | 4 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF2 | 61 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2014 | EF2 | 79 km | 22.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2004 | EF2 | 85 km | 7.0 mi | 4 |
| Sep 15, 2004 | EF2 | 87 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF2 | 95 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2001 | EF2 | 60 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2001 | EF2 | 52 km | 10.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 2001 | EF2 | 62 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: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BERTHA SWAMP RD | 23,036 | 49 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 11,445 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 10,557 | 95 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,424 | 92 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 8,012 | 94 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 7,968 | 86 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 7,683 | 97 km |
| 2020 | VILAS | 7,663 | 99 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 7,660 | 71 km |
| 2018 | FIREBREAK 56 (23) | 7,530 | 65 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 94 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,252 | 97 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,052 | 97 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 6,923 | 95 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 6,827 | 97 km |
| 2014 | BURN UNIT 061 | 6,812 | 97 km |
| 2024 | ANF BU 65 66 RX 0320 | 6,771 | 89 km |
| 2021 | BU 64/65 | 6,678 | 90 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 6,176 | 89 km |
| 2024 | ANF BU 83 RX 0405 | 5,997 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in |
Panama City Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (3.5").