Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port St. John has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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 55.3 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 31 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
31 ft (9 m)
Area
9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density
2,641/sq mi
Coordinates
28.4757°N, 80.8104°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Brevard County County
Nearest Airport
Space Coast Regional (TIX) 3 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.3"
45% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)7.05"
Driest Month (Apr)1.77"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
40.8 / 100
Community Resilience
63.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Milton
Category 3
121 mph
42 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
295 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
84 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
110 km
2019
Dorian
Category 5
178 mph
159 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
139 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
69 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
81 mph
239 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
187 km
2005
Katrina
Category 1
81 mph
279 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
148 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
79 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
112 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
105 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
75 mph
298 km
1999
Floyd
Category 4
127 mph
207 km
1999
Dennis
Category 2
104 mph
274 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
85 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
95 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
109 mph
293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
456 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 60 fatalities, 773 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
93 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
71 km
28.0 mi
25
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
89 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
58 km
16.0 mi
13
Nov 1, 1997
EF3
62 km
3.0 mi
0
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
60 km
8.0 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
18 km
4.9 mi
0
Jun 19, 1972
EF3
27 km
3.8 mi
0
Mar 5, 1970
EF3
16 km
1.9 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
81 km
4.6 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
24 km
1.6 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
82 km
2.7 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
78 km
2.8 mi
0
Oct 24, 2005
EF2
55 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 9, 1998
EF2
99 km
10.4 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
43 km
5.0 mi
0
Feb 22, 1998
EF2
82 km
8.0 mi
1
Dec 27, 1997
EF2
96 km
5.8 mi
0
Oct 7, 1996
EF2
55 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1994
EF2
73 km
2.5 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (121,213 acres, 1998).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1998
UNNAMED
121,213
88 km
1998
UNNAMED
45,954
31 km
1985
UNNAMED
19,129
90 km
2011
IRON HORSE
18,234
35 km
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
95 km
2008
UNNAMED
11,294
89 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,972
58 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
95 km
1993
UNNAMED
9,422
16 km
1998
UNNAMED
8,794
96 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,382
60 km
1984
UNNAMED
7,765
51 km
2004
UNNAMED
7,670
97 km
2017
NORTH CANE
7,024
17 km
1989
UNNAMED
6,985
33 km
2011
UNNAMED
6,616
92 km
2008
SAN FILIPPO
6,376
68 km
2007
UNNAMED
6,345
100 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,236
33 km
1991
UNNAMED
5,871
99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
61°F (16°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
62°F (17°C)
3.0 in
March
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
April
71°F (21°C)
1.8 in
Driest
May
76°F (24°C)
3.3 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.3 in
July
82°F (28°C)
6.0 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
6.2 in
September
80°F (27°C)
7.1 in
Wettest
October
75°F (24°C)
4.4 in
November
68°F (20°C)
2.8 in
December
63°F (17°C)
1.9 in
Port St. John has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.8").