Ocala weather in March
In March, Ocala sees average daytime highs of 76°F and overnight lows near 53°F, with 2.9 in of rain across 7.3 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 74°F in the first days to 79°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of March to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Ocala's 4th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ocala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 76°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 53°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.9 in
- 7.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:45 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.5
- out of 10
Ocala is county seat of Marion County, Florida, United States.
- Density
- 501/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1845
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 74°F in the first days to 79°F by the end.
A typical March day in Ocala reaches about 76°F in the afternoon and slips back to 53°F overnight — a 23°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 65°F and 84°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 5°F warmer than February and about 6°F cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°F) | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Avg low (°F) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 51 |
| 2 | 73 | 51 |
| 3 | 74 | 51 |
| 4 | 74 | 51 |
| 5 | 74 | 51 |
| 6 | 74 | 51 |
| 7 | 74 | 51 |
| 8 | 74 | 51 |
| 9 | 74 | 51 |
| 10 | 75 | 52 |
| 11 | 75 | 52 |
| 12 | 75 | 52 |
| 13 | 75 | 52 |
| 14 | 75 | 53 |
| 15 | 76 | 53 |
| 16 | 76 | 53 |
| 17 | 76 | 53 |
| 18 | 76 | 54 |
| 19 | 76 | 54 |
| 20 | 77 | 54 |
| 21 | 77 | 54 |
| 22 | 77 | 55 |
| 23 | 77 | 55 |
| 24 | 78 | 55 |
| 25 | 78 | 55 |
| 26 | 78 | 56 |
| 27 | 78 | 56 |
| 28 | 78 | 56 |
| 29 | 79 | 56 |
| 30 | 79 | 56 |
| 31 | 79 | 57 |
How March really feels in Ocala
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ocala weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68° / 46° | 2.6 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 71° / 49° | 2.3 | 6.1 | 11 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 76° / 53° | 2.9 | 7.3 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 82° / 59° | 2.3 | 6.9 | 12.7 | 6.8 |
| May | 87° / 66° | 2.6 | 8.5 | 13.4 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 89° / 72° | 5.5 | 18.5 | 13.8 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 90° / 74° | 5.9 | 21.2 | 13.7 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 90° / 74° | 6.1 | 21.5 | 13 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 88° / 71° | 4.7 | 15.4 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 83° / 64° | 2.3 | 7.8 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 75° / 55° | 1.5 | 4.9 | 10.5 | 7.8 |
| Dec | 70° / 49° | 2.3 | 6.2 | 10.2 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%.
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| Clearer (%) | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 46 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Ocala gets around 2.9 in of rain over 7.3 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 23% and peaks near 26% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 22 |
| 5 | 21 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 21 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 21 |
| 12 | 22 |
| 13 | 22 |
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| 15 | 23 |
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| 21 | 25 |
| 22 | 25 |
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| 24 | 25 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 25 |
| 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 26 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 7% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 57 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 15 | 22 | 6 |
| 2 | 59 | 15 | 21 | 5 |
| 3 | 60 | 15 | 20 | 5 |
| 4 | 60 | 15 | 20 | 5 |
| 5 | 61 | 15 | 19 | 5 |
| 6 | 61 | 16 | 18 | 5 |
| 7 | 62 | 16 | 17 | 5 |
| 8 | 61 | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| 9 | 61 | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| 10 | 61 | 18 | 16 | 5 |
| 11 | 61 | 18 | 16 | 5 |
| 12 | 60 | 19 | 16 | 5 |
| 13 | 58 | 20 | 17 | 5 |
| 14 | 58 | 20 | 17 | 5 |
| 15 | 57 | 21 | 17 | 5 |
| 16 | 56 | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| 17 | 54 | 22 | 18 | 6 |
| 18 | 54 | 22 | 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 52 | 22 | 19 | 7 |
| 20 | 52 | 22 | 19 | 7 |
| 21 | 50 | 22 | 20 | 8 |
| 22 | 49 | 22 | 21 | 8 |
| 23 | 49 | 22 | 21 | 8 |
| 24 | 48 | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| 25 | 47 | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| 26 | 47 | 21 | 22 | 9 |
| 27 | 46 | 21 | 23 | 9 |
| 28 | 46 | 21 | 23 | 10 |
| 29 | 45 | 21 | 24 | 10 |
| 30 | 44 | 21 | 24 | 10 |
| 31 | 43 | 21 | 25 | 10 |
Wind in March
Winds average 7 mph in March, the windiest month of the year.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of March to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 54 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:02 AM to 6:27 AM, and sunset from 6:22 PM to 6:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:02 | 7:01 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 7:02 | 6:22 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 7:01 | 6:23 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:59 | 6:23 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:58 | 6:24 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:25 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:56 | 6:25 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:54 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:53 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:52 | 6:28 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:51 | 6:29 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:49 | 6:29 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:48 | 6:30 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:47 | 6:30 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:46 | 6:31 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:41 | 6:33 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:40 | 6:34 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:39 | 6:35 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:38 | 6:35 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:36 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:34 | 6:37 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:38 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:31 | 6:38 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:30 | 6:39 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:29 | 6:39 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:28 | 6:40 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:27 | 6:41 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.07 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.99 kWh/m² to a high of 6.41 kWh/m² in May across the year — March's 5.07 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ocala
In March, Ocala sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ocala sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Ocala's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Ocala?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is one of the better times to visit Ocala for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ocala in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Ocala sees daytime highs around 76°F and nights near 53°F. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Ocala in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ocala 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 | 8 | 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 | 8 | 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 Ocala in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ocala is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (December, 8 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) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Ocala?
Ocala sits at 29.2°N, 82.1°W, 69 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Marion Oaks, 12 mi away.
Topography around Ocala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Ocala.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Ocala has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 ft around an average of 102 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 194 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 322 ft.
The land around Ocala is covered by trees (57%) and artificial surfaces (32%) within 2 miles, trees (55%) and grassland (35%) within 10 miles, and trees (67%) 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 Ocala (29.1872°, -82.1401°, elevation 69 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). 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).