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Weather & Climate in Polk City, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polk City 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. 77% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1805°N, 81.8300°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winter Haven Regional (GIF) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
23 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 | 50 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 248 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 244 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 87 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 164 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 262 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 36 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 170 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 231 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 24 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 26 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 89 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 175 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 150 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
847 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,569 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 100 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 90 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 81 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 35 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 74 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 35 km | 28.0 mi | 25 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 87 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 19, 1981 | EF3 | 54 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 100 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 97 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 31 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 6 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 81 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 30 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 51 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1998 | EF2 | 51 km | 10.4 mi | 0 |
| Dec 27, 1997 | EF2 | 20 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
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 | 11 km |
| 2021 | KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH | 13,782 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 12,050 | 85 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,488 | 98 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 9,422 | 98 km |
| 2024 | APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 | 8,901 | 99 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,794 | 74 km |
| 2017 | ECHO SPRINGS | 8,640 | 88 km |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 7,765 | 79 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 7,670 | 74 km |
| 2021 | AREA 11 | 7,140 | 86 km |
| 2017 | NORTH CANE | 7,024 | 99 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 6,243 | 96 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 6,228 | 90 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 5,871 | 97 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,815 | 83 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 30 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 80 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 95 km |
| 2017 | CR630 E | 5,096 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in |
Polk City has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (1.8").