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Brownsville, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
16,391 Population 7,189/sq mi density
$38,460 Median Income $20,899 per capita
$285,100 Home Value $415,852 Zillow
$1,157 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 3,713 property/100K
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,460 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$285,100 home value, $1,157/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownsville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°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 72.9 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 (29°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density7,189/sq mi
Coordinates25.8216°N, 80.2418°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.85"

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 M3.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 274 km
2022 Ian Category 5 206 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 170 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 263 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 208 km
2017 Irma Category 4 146 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 158 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 87 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 11 km
2005 Rita Category 2 236 km
2004 Charley Category 4 214 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 153 km
2004 Frances Category 2 153 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 272 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 290 km
1999 Irene Category 1 47 km
1998 Georges Category 2 215 km
1995 Erin Category 1 172 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 36 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 39 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 20 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 7 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 85 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 5 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 69 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 33 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 48 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 3 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 61 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 57 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 65 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 32 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 82 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 86 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 68 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 29 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 54 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 68 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 58 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 84 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 47 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 31 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 55 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 88 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 80 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 93 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 6.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest

Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.9").

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