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Weather & Climate in Silver Springs Shores, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver Springs Shores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°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 51.6 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 89 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1119°N, 82.0146°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 185 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 132 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 174 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 155 mph | 181 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 237 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 132 mph | 139 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 79 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 124 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 186 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 109 mph | 295 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 177 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
597 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 52 fatalities, 574 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 26 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 45 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 79 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 76 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 63 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 19, 1981 | EF3 | 89 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 16 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 99 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 65 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | 66 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 70 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 88 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 38 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 50 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 89 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | EF2 | 66 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 16 km | 12.0 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 | 81 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 88 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 19,129 | 83 km |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 99 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 13,806 | 81 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 34 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,972 | 97 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,807 | 88 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 58 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,554 | 86 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,382 | 98 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 33 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,345 | 97 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,078 | 78 km |
| 2011 | SANTE FE | 6,497 | 78 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,345 | 80 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 85 km |
| 2011 | ESPANOLA FIRE | 5,468 | 76 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 45 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,948 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in |
Silver Springs Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.4").