Orlando, FL – East Central Florida experienced a split weather pattern in September 2025, with coastal cities reporting wetter-than-usual conditions while inland areas, including parts of Lake County, remained significantly drier.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, rainfall totals varied widely. Daytona Beach recorded 12.43 inches, more than five inches above normal, marking its 10th wettest September on record. Fort Pierce also saw a surplus, picking up 10.57 inches, about 4.3 inches above average.
In contrast, Leesburg measured only 1.49 inches of rain, nearly four inches below normal, ranking as the city’s third driest September since records began in 1958. Orlando and Melbourne reported close to normal rainfall, while Sanford and Vero Beach fell slightly below average.
Temperatures across the region stayed stable, averaging within half a degree of seasonal norms. Orlando topped the list at 81.8°F, about 0.8°F above normal, while Leesburg recorded the warmest average at 80.9°F. Daytona Beach and Fort Pierce both came in slightly cooler than average.
The September climate summary highlights a continuing trend: inland areas struggled with drier conditions, while coastal zones benefited from more frequent rainfall. Meteorologists noted that these rainfall differences may impact local agriculture and water resources heading into the fall season.
