Umatilla, Florida
Umatilla is a city of 3,854 people in Lake County, Florida, founded in 1856.
Why visit Umatilla
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in Umatilla
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Umatilla
Umatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,685 at the 2020 census. Umatilla is known as the "Gateway to the Ocala National Forest", located in northern Lake County.
From the Wikipedia article Umatilla, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship10
First United Methodist Church of Umatilla
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Church building in Florida, United States of America
History
The community was named after Umatilla, Oregon when it was first settled by non-indigenous people in 1856, and the City of Umatilla was officially incorporated as a municipality on November 8, 1904.
In 1998, it was the site of a Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak at the Golden Gem citrus plant.
From the History section of Umatilla, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Umatilla
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 59°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 71°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 54°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lisbon (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Eustis 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Mount Dora 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Silver Lake 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Tavares 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Mount Plymouth 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Tangerine 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Lady Lake 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Astatula 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Fruitland Park 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Apopka 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Umatilla City Hall02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Umatilla Meth Episc Church3, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
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