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Weather & Climate in Welaka, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Welaka 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 330 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 49.9 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 24 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4852°N, 81.6610°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Florida Regional (UST) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
24 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 | 202 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 157 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 187 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 144 mph | 165 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 127 mph | 96 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 144 mph | 62 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 168 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 214 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 115 mph | 252 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 181 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
570 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 43 fatalities, 435 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 77 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 59 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 92 km | 16.0 mi | 13 |
| Nov 1, 1997 | EF3 | 88 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 47 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 55 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 41 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | 59 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 49 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 62 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 44 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 89 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 100 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF2 | 65 km | 8.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 7, 1996 | EF2 | 95 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 93 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | EF2 | 20 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 70 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 | 56 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 24,956 | 37 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 19,129 | 56 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 90 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 13,806 | 59 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 30 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,972 | 85 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,807 | 42 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 44 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 9,554 | 44 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,382 | 84 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 29 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,345 | 43 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,078 | 64 km |
| 2011 | SANTE FE | 6,497 | 56 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,345 | 47 km |
| 2011 | ESPANOLA FIRE | 5,468 | 26 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 54 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,948 | 19 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,907 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Welaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.4").