Weather & Climate in Yulee, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yulee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6354°N, 81.5696°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nassau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacksonville International (JAX) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
23 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 | 181 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 194 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 121 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 1 | 86 mph | 238 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 179 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 93 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 1 | - | 296 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 95 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 3 | 127 mph | 236 km |
| 1999 | Dennis | Category 2 | - | 297 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 4 | 138 mph | 285 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
298 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 107 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 2008 | EF4 | 87 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2018 | EF3 | 16 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF3 | 82 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1968 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2024 | EF2 | 70 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF2 | 66 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2004 | EF2 | 29 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 87 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EF2 | 38 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 1994 | EF2 | 11 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 24 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1975 | EF2 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 66 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1974 | EF2 | 63 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 1972 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF2 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 1971 | EF2 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1964 | EF2 | 29 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 1963 | EF2 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX | 328,827 | 77 km |
| 2007 | BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) | 215,381 | 79 km |
| 2017 | WEST MIMS | 166,737 | 69 km |
| 2011 | HONEY PRAIRIE | 147,065 | 70 km |
| 2011 | CRAVENS HAMMOCK | 142,688 | 75 km |
| 2002 | BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX | 107,076 | 72 km |
| 1999 | FRIENDLY | 75,089 | 79 km |
| 2007 | SWEAT FARM ROAD | 52,495 | 98 km |
| 2012 | COUNTY LINE | 35,440 | 86 km |
| 2004 | IMPASSABLE ONE | 29,836 | 82 km |
| 1998 | OAK | 21,478 | 96 km |
| 1990 | SHORTS | 21,413 | 82 km |
| 2011 | GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) | 19,730 | 73 km |
| 2011 | DURDIN PRAIRIE | 19,487 | 63 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 18,577 | 96 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 16,594 | 56 km |
| 1989 | PIN HOOK | 16,471 | 81 km |
| 1999 | HICKORY IS | 14,656 | 80 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 14,543 | 84 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,873 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in |
Yulee has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (1.9").