Weather & Climate in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), FL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 67.6 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 198 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	198 ft (60 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density	151/sq mi
Coordinates	30.8735°N, 87.0667°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Santa Rosa County County
Nearest Airport	Pensacola International (PNS) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"

78% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	54.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Oct 24, 1997	15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M4.8	38 km	10 km
Oct 26, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.7	34 km	10 km
Feb 18, 2011	22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2005	9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.3	143 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2003	10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama	M3.3	51 km	5 km
May 16, 2008	10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.1	147 km	5 km
May 4, 1997	9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama	M3.1	35 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2019	6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama	M3.1	27 km	10 km
Mar 11, 2019	4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.1	27 km	5 km
Oct 28, 1997	11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama	M3.0	34 km	10 km
Sep 25, 2003	14 km N of Atmore, Alabama	M2.9	53 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2019	2 km NW of Jay, Florida	M2.8	15 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2019	2 km ESE of Century, Florida	M2.7	19 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2019	13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama	M2.6	37 km	5 km
Nov 10, 2012	16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M2.6	130 km	11 km
Sep 5, 2000	1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama	M2.5	77 km	3 km
Apr 11, 2019	8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama	M2.5	28 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	33 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	184 km
2018	Michael	Category 5	161 mph	176 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	192 km
2016	Hermine	Category 1	81 mph	296 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	138 mph	24 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	243 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	127 mph	73 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	150 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	178 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	96 km
1995	Opal	Category 4	127 mph	29 km
1995	Erin	Category 2	98 mph	51 km
1988	Florence	Category 1	81 mph	285 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	127 mph	132 km
1985	Kate	Category 2	109 mph	177 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 621 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1971	EF4	73 km	25.4 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	45 km	3.0 mi	0
Feb 15, 2016	EF3	30 km	16.5 mi	0
Oct 13, 2001	EF3	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1997	EF3	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF3	82 km	10.5 mi	0
Dec 20, 1971	EF3	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 7, 1971	EF3	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 10, 1967	EF3	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 30, 1967	EF3	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 25, 1964	EF3	70 km	12.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 1962	EF3	28 km	6.9 mi	17
Dec 10, 1961	EF3	28 km	0.2 mi	0
May 5, 1956	EF3	52 km	1.0 mi	0
May 3, 1956	EF3	95 km	3.8 mi	0
May 10, 2024	EF2	94 km	24.2 mi	0
May 10, 2024	EF2	8 km	24.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF2	55 km	8.6 mi	0
Jan 22, 2023	EF2	88 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 19, 2021	EF2	21 km	22.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	10,557	50 km
2006	UNNAMED	9,706	14 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,046	55 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,660	63 km
2005	UNNAMED	7,388	62 km
2005	UNNAMED	7,334	70 km
2010	UNNAMED	5,692	13 km
2007	UNNAMED	5,616	23 km
2013	LOW KEY	5,554	48 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,525	33 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,627	24 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,577	27 km
2007	UNNAMED	4,523	33 km
2011	UNNAMED	4,486	27 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,397	30 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,235	78 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,231	49 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,200	53 km
2009	UNNAMED	4,141	76 km
2010	UNNAMED	4,119	29 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in
March	59°F (15°C)	6.7 in
April	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.1 in
June	78°F (26°C)	6.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	7.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	80°F (27°C)	6.2 in
September	77°F (25°C)	5.5 in
October	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	58°F (15°C)	4.5 in
December	52°F (11°C)	4.9 in

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and October the driest (3.4").

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