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Weather & Climate in Pine Island, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pine Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5724°N, 82.6548°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hernando County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tampa International (TPA) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 4 | 132 mph | 102 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 161 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 153 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 171 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 61 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 216 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 116 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 90 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 179 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 113 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 298 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
634 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 1,193 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 74 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 68 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 92 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 83 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 24 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 73 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 74 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 31 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 66 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 79 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 89 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 43 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 53 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 47 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 71 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 87 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 70 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF2 | 78 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 96 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 63 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,336 | 83 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 67 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 69 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 69 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,337 | 77 km |
| 2011 | BAD LAND | 3,086 | 74 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,048 | 64 km |
| 1985 | RIVERRD/HENDERSON | 2,824 | 98 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,792 | 66 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,510 | 62 km |
| 2017 | ANCLOTE BRANCH | 2,510 | 36 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,443 | 62 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,429 | 70 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,425 | 58 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,389 | 70 km |
| 2009 | MAX HOOKS | 2,359 | 84 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,354 | 80 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 2,338 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in |
Pine Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (2.3").