Weather & Climate in Sugarmill Woods, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sugarmill Woods has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7403°N, 82.5060°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Citrus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 4 | 132 mph | 112 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 173 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 160 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 155 mph | 176 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 2 | 92 mph | 67 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 196 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 114 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 96 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 180 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 126 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
573 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,152 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 96 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 93 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 47 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 82 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 3 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 16 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 88 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 96 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 51 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 30 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 26 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 47 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 46 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 72 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 3 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF2 | 100 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF2 | 85 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | STAGECOACH COMPLEX | 14,079 | 92 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 96 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 96 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 61 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 96 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,336 | 65 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 49 km |
| 1996 | MAJOR 1 | 4,067 | 99 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 72 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 66 km |
| 2019 | CPT 243 FARLES | 3,613 | 92 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,337 | 59 km |
| 2011 | BAD LAND | 3,086 | 56 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,048 | 58 km |
| 2010 | BOMBING RANGE NINE 21 | 2,911 | 88 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,867 | 98 km |
| 1985 | RIVERRD/HENDERSON | 2,824 | 75 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,792 | 58 km |
| 2010 | BURNT ISLAND | 2,736 | 90 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,516 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in |
Sugarmill Woods has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and November the driest (1.8").