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Cape Canaveral, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
9,976
Population
4,494/sq mi density
$70,585
Median Income
$53,639 per capita
$323,900
Home Value
$313,356 Zillow
$1,156
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
846
Violent Crime/100K
5,543 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,585 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$323,900 home value, $1,156/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
846 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Canaveral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3932°N, 80.6048°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brevard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Space Coast Regional (TIX) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in |
Cape Canaveral has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (1.4").