Weather & Climate in Pembroke Pines, FL

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

Pembroke Pines has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 80.1 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 20 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	76.1°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Area	34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density	5,219/sq mi
Coordinates	26.0147°N, 80.3402°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Broward County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.1"

111% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.37"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Feb 22, 1992	27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas	M3.2	150 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

21 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	251 km
2022	Ian	Category 5	161 mph	187 km
2022	Nicole	Category 1	75 mph	153 km
2021	Elsa	Category 1	75 mph	292 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	81 mph	283 km
2019	Dorian	Category 5	178 mph	208 km
2017	Irma	Category 4	132 mph	137 km
2016	Matthew	Category 4	138 mph	154 km
2005	Wilma	Category 3	127 mph	69 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	109 mph	255 km
2005	Katrina	Category 2	104 mph	13 km
2004	Charley	Category 4	150 mph	197 km
2004	Jeanne	Category 3	121 mph	133 km
2004	Frances	Category 2	109 mph	133 km
2001	Michelle	Category 1	92 mph	296 km
1999	Floyd	Category 4	132 mph	284 km
1999	Irene	Category 1	81 mph	28 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	223 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	154 km
1992	Andrew	Category 5	167 mph	57 km

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

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 367 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024	EF3	60 km	32.9 mi	0
Mar 1, 1980	EF3	24 km	7.8 mi	1
Feb 23, 1965	EF3	20 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 17, 1959	EF3	32 km	12.7 mi	0
Oct 19, 1958	EF3	95 km	20.2 mi	1
Apr 10, 1956	EF3	11 km	7.8 mi	0
Oct 9, 2024	EF2	76 km	65.5 mi	0
Apr 29, 2023	EF2	94 km	2.6 mi	0
Sep 27, 2022	EF2	46 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2011	EF2	12 km	1.1 mi	0
Aug 18, 2008	EF2	68 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 13, 2004	EF2	61 km	42.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 2003	EF2	31 km	6.0 mi	1
Feb 2, 1998	EF2	25 km	21.0 mi	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF2	80 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 17, 1983	EF2	60 km	52.5 mi	0
May 24, 1979	EF2	23 km	3.0 mi	0
Jan 13, 1979	EF2	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 20, 1973	EF2	67 km	7.6 mi	0
Mar 4, 1972	EF2	21 km	2.0 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	39 km
1989	UNNAMED	90,127	35 km
1989	INGRAHAM	85,437	73 km
2011	PRAIRIE FIRE	67,959	27 km
2018	BUZZARD	61,663	71 km
2007	BICY COMPLEX	60,644	73 km
1989	UNNAMED	56,910	48 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,638	27 km
1985	UNNAMED	54,003	31 km
1985	ALLEY	51,504	48 km
2014	ALLIGATOR	50,667	35 km
1989	UNNAMED	49,716	62 km
2008	MUSTANG CORNER	38,600	55 km
2007	MFC SOUTH FIRE	37,301	25 km
1985	UNNAMED	35,018	40 km
2007	UNNAMED	32,578	33 km
2006	BERG FIRE	28,992	66 km
2021	BOBCAT	28,849	57 km
2017	PARLIAMENT	26,967	84 km
2017	THREE MILE	26,683	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	2.5 in
February	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
April	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
May	77°F (25°C)	6.1 in
June	81°F (27°C)	9.4 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	6.9 in
August	83°F (28°C)	7.4 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	8.0 in
October	78°F (26°C)	5.5 in
November	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
December	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in	Driest

Pembroke Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (2.0").

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