Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Webster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 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 88 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average
56°F (13°C)
July Average
80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
319 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
88 ft (27 m)
Area
1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density
650/sq mi
Coordinates
28.6048°N, 82.0507°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Sumter County County
Nearest Airport
Leesburg International (LEE) 21 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Aug)7.44"
Driest Month (Apr)2.20"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
87.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
90.0 / 100
Community Resilience
47.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Relatively High
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
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 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Milton
Category 4
132 mph
90 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
215 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
183 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
207 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
137 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
205 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
250 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
258 km
2017
Irma
Category 2
92 mph
47 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
132 mph
161 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
254 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
109 mph
277 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
269 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
71 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
67 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
139 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
81 mph
184 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
206 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
191 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
773 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 75 fatalities, 961 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
60 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
31 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
35 km
18.0 mi
3
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
70 km
28.0 mi
25
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
69 km
16.0 mi
13
Apr 9, 1983
EF3
44 km
10.0 mi
3
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
63 km
8.0 mi
0
May 4, 1978
EF3
99 km
1.5 mi
3
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
54 km
2.0 mi
1
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
61 km
5.6 mi
0
Aug 18, 2020
EF2
84 km
4.6 mi
0
Oct 18, 2019
EF2
69 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
53 km
0.6 mi
0
Jun 24, 2012
EF2
81 km
6.2 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
87 km
2.8 mi
0
Dec 25, 2006
EF2
43 km
0.8 mi
0
Mar 29, 2001
EF2
52 km
22.0 mi
0
Sep 3, 1998
EF2
60 km
4.5 mi
0
Dec 27, 1997
EF2
70 km
5.8 mi
0
Dec 7, 1996
EF2
90 km
2.0 mi
1
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
49 km
2006
JUNIPER
11,998
77 km
1998
UNNAMED
9,705
86 km
2009
JUNIPER SPRINGS
8,363
77 km
1995
UNNAMED
5,474
28 km
2012
UNNAMED
5,431
64 km
2019
C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N
4,561
74 km
1998
UNNAMED
4,421
95 km
1985
UNNAMED
4,370
97 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,336
97 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,231
83 km
1996
MAJOR 1
4,067
81 km
1985
UNNAMED
3,966
97 km
2003
UNNAMED
3,890
43 km
1995
UNNAMED
3,726
30 km
2007
UNNAMED
3,724
98 km
2019
CPT 243 FARLES
3,613
69 km
1986
UNNAMED
3,590
89 km
1992
UNNAMED
3,579
90 km
1996
EAST MARSH
3,540
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
56°F (13°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
60°F (16°C)
3.2 in
March
65°F (18°C)
3.9 in
April
69°F (21°C)
2.2 in
Driest
May
75°F (24°C)
3.7 in
June
80°F (27°C)
7.1 in
July
80°F (27°C)
7.0 in
August
81°F (27°C)
7.4 in
Warmest, Wettest
September
80°F (27°C)
5.9 in
October
74°F (23°C)
2.5 in
November
66°F (19°C)
2.3 in
December
61°F (16°C)
2.5 in
Webster has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and April the driest (2.2").