Daytona Beach weather in September
In September, Daytona Beach sees average daytime highs of 84°F and overnight lows near 76°F, with 5.5 in of rain across 18.4 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 84°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Daytona Beach's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Daytona Beach's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 84°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 76°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 5.5 in
- 18.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:13 AM – 6:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 8 mph
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Daytona Beach is city in Volusia County, Florida, United States.
- Density
- 415/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1870
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 84°F through the month.
A typical September day in Daytona Beach reaches about 84°F in the afternoon and slips back to 76°F overnight — a 9°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 81°F and 88°F. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 2°F cooler than August and about 4°F warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Avg low (°F) | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 77 |
| 2 | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | 85 | 76 |
| 5 | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | 85 | 76 |
| 8 | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | 85 | 76 |
| 13 | 85 | 76 |
| 14 | 85 | 76 |
| 15 | 85 | 76 |
| 16 | 85 | 76 |
| 17 | 84 | 76 |
| 18 | 84 | 76 |
| 19 | 84 | 76 |
| 20 | 84 | 76 |
| 21 | 84 | 75 |
| 22 | 84 | 75 |
| 23 | 84 | 75 |
| 24 | 84 | 75 |
| 25 | 83 | 75 |
| 26 | 83 | 75 |
| 27 | 83 | 75 |
| 28 | 83 | 74 |
| 29 | 83 | 74 |
| 30 | 83 | 74 |
How September really feels in Daytona Beach
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 21 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Daytona Beach weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67° / 55° | 2.4 | 7.4 | 10.3 | 6.7 |
| Feb | 69° / 56° | 2.3 | 7.5 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 73° / 60° | 2.5 | 7.5 | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 77° / 65° | 2.1 | 7.2 | 12.7 | 7.4 |
| May | 82° / 71° | 2.6 | 8.9 | 13.4 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 85° / 75° | 4.8 | 17.6 | 13.8 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 87° / 77° | 4.4 | 19.5 | 13.7 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 87° / 77° | 5.3 | 20.6 | 13 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 84° / 76° | 5.5 | 18.4 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 80° / 71° | 3.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 74° / 63° | 1.8 | 7.3 | 10.5 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 70° / 58° | 2.3 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 64 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 37 | 63 |
| 4 | 37 | 63 |
| 5 | 37 | 63 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Daytona Beach gets around 5.5 in of rain over 18.4 wet days in September, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 61% and peaks near 65% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 |
| 2 | 65 |
| 3 | 65 |
| 4 | 65 |
| 5 | 65 |
| 6 | 64 |
| 7 | 64 |
| 8 | 63 |
| 9 | 63 |
| 10 | 62 |
| 11 | 62 |
| 12 | 61 |
| 13 | 61 |
| 14 | 61 |
| 15 | 60 |
| 16 | 60 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 60 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 22 | 59 |
| 23 | 59 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 58 |
| 26 | 57 |
| 27 | 56 |
| 28 | 56 |
| 29 | 55 |
| 30 | 55 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 66% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| Miserable (%) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 63 | 29 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 64 | 28 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 65 | 26 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 66 | 25 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 66 | 24 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 68 | 22 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 68 | 21 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 69 | 20 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 68 | 19 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 68 | 18 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 69 | 17 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 69 | 16 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 70 | 15 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 69 | 15 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 69 | 14 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 69 | 14 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 68 | 14 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 69 | 13 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 68 | 13 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 68 | 13 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 68 | 12 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 67 | 12 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 67 | 11 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 66 | 11 |
| 25 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 64 | 10 |
| 26 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 63 | 10 |
| 27 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 63 | 9 |
| 28 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 61 | 9 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 60 | 9 |
| 30 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 60 | 9 |
Wind in September
Winds average 8 mph in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 8 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 8 | light breeze |
| 16 | 8 | light breeze |
| 17 | 8 | light breeze |
| 18 | 8 | light breeze |
| 19 | 8 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 8 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:05 AM to 6:21 AM, and sunset from 6:42 PM to 6:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:42 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 6:06 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 6:06 | 6:40 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:39 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:37 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:35 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:34 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:10 | 6:31 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:30 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:29 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:27 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:24 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:11 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:10 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:08 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:06 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.85 kWh/m² to a high of 6.32 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 4.68 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Daytona Beach
In September, Daytona Beach sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Daytona Beach sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Daytona Beach's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Daytona Beach?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Daytona Beach for sightseeing.
What to pack for Daytona Beach in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Daytona Beach sees daytime highs around 84°F and nights near 76°F. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Daytona Beach in September
The nearest coast averages about 82°F in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 11 mi away) is warmest in September at about 82°F and coldest in February near 67°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 15 to Jan 17 — about 10.2 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 68 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 74 | 70 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 67 | Cool |
| Mar | 68 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 71 | Refreshing |
| May | 76 | Warm |
| Jun | 80 | Warm |
| Jul | 82 | Warm |
| Aug | 82 | Warm |
| Sep | 82 | Warm |
| Oct | 79 | Warm |
| Nov | 74 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 70 | Refreshing |
UV index in Daytona Beach in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Daytona Beach peaks around July 12 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Daytona Beach in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Daytona Beach is worst in March — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach sits at 29.2°N, 81.0°W, 13 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Port Orange, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Daytona Beach
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Daytona Beach.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Daytona Beach has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 ft around an average of 13 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 148 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 226 ft.
The land around Daytona Beach is covered by artificial surfaces (35%), trees (28%) and water (26%) within 2 miles, water (46%) and trees (33%) within 10 miles, and trees (50%) and water (37%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Daytona Beach (29.2108°, -81.0228°, elevation 13 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).