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Weather & Climate in Raiford, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Raiford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 53.2 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 128 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0637°N, 82.2408°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 141 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 115 mph | 237 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 113 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 107 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 2 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 245 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 3 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 149 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 171 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 2 | 86 mph | 231 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 206 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
458 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 143 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF3 | 89 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 69 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1960 | EF3 | 40 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 93 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2008 | EF2 | 42 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 19 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2004 | EF2 | 62 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 52 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2001 | EF2 | 82 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1998 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 58 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | EF2 | 67 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 1994 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 14, 1986 | EF2 | 47 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 38 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1983 | EF2 | 74 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF2 | 99 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1983 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX | 328,827 | 60 km |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 98 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 66 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 70 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 83 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 69 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 56 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 59,179 | 81 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 54 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 43 km |
| 1998 | OAK | 21,478 | 38 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 73 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 88 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 18,577 | 40 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 45 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 50 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 92 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,543 | 32 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 6 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 13,806 | 28 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in |
Raiford has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and October the driest (2.2").