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Weather & Climate in Sneads, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sneads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°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 127 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7086°N, 84.9256°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seminole County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tallahassee International (TLH) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
14 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 | 137 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 172 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 156 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 237 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 33 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 100 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 210 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 275 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 101 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 182 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 174 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 173 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 51 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
574 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 61 fatalities, 914 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 57 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF3 | 80 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 98 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 38 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 82 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 77 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 81 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 82 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 29 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 1967 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 32 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2024 | EF2 | 51 km | 24.8 mi | 2 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 77 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 65 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 86 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 29 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 72 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | EF2 | 38 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (26,251 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | EAST FORK | 26,251 | 69 km |
| 2021 | BU 360 361 362 363 | 24,747 | 69 km |
| 1998 | HOLIDAY | 24,666 | 69 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 24,574 | 69 km |
| 2022 | BERTHA SWAMP RD | 23,036 | 67 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 18,704 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 11,747 | 68 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 11,539 | 70 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 11,445 | 63 km |
| 2021 | BU 83/84/85 | 10,582 | 73 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 10,261 | 71 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,132 | 73 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 10,098 | 74 km |
| 2008 | GUM BAY | 9,965 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 9,352 | 57 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 9,252 | 78 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 9,117 | 76 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 8,688 | 73 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,424 | 52 km |
| 2014 | BURN UNIT 057 | 8,381 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in |
Sneads has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.9").