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Bal Harbour, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,021 Population 7,950/sq mi density
$91,061 Median Income $116,504 per capita
$1,277,200 Home Value $1,954,311 Zillow
$2,734 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$91,061 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,277,200 home value, $2,734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bal Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density7,950/sq mi
Coordinates25.8933°N, 80.1232°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0383 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.9 / 100
Community Resilience42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 272 km
2022 Ian Category 5 213 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 160 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 257 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 194 km
2017 Irma Category 4 158 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 144 km
2011 Irene Category 2 299 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 94 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 12 km
2005 Rita Category 2 245 km
2004 Charley Category 4 222 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 146 km
2004 Frances Category 2 143 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 273 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 276 km
1999 Irene Category 1 53 km
1998 Georges Category 2 229 km
1995 Erin Category 1 158 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 321 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 31 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 16 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 53 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 33 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 16 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 19 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 81 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 23 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 26 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 STATE FIRE 171,317 65 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 60 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 79 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 44 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 93 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 73 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 41 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 57 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 73 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 60 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 79 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 62 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 42 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 59 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 91 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 82 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 91 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Driest

Bal Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (2.0").

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