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Weather & Climate in Ponce de Leon, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponce de Leon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 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 52 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7240°N, 85.9369°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Holmes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 24, 1997 | 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama | M3.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 2 km NW of Jay, Florida | M2.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 2 km ESE of Century, Florida | M2.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama | M2.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama | M2.5 | 130 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 229 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 242 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 140 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 78 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 117 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 178 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 281 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 73 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 127 mph | 88 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 116 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 147 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 96 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
617 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 686 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 62 km | 10.3 mi | 9 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF3 | 68 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 42 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 25, 1986 | EF3 | 73 km | 44.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1983 | EF3 | 73 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 89 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 66 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1971 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 29 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 81 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Dec 25, 1964 | EF3 | 71 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 38 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 68 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 61 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 50 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | EF2 | 65 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF2 | 54 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF2 | 33 km | 17.2 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 | 77 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 10,557 | 89 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,046 | 76 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 7,660 | 56 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 5,616 | 86 km |
| 2013 | LOW KEY | 5,554 | 88 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,525 | 88 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,627 | 88 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,577 | 89 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 4,523 | 77 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 4,486 | 86 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,397 | 82 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,235 | 32 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 67 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,200 | 71 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 4,141 | 39 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,119 | 85 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,106 | 89 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 4,032 | 41 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,993 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Ponce de Leon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (3.3").