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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
183,032
Population
5,293/sq mi density
$79,935
Median Income
$57,845 per capita
$455,600
Home Value
$503,437 Zillow
$1,776
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
341 sunny days/yr
594
Violent Crime/100K
4,915 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,935 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$455,600 home value, $1,776/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
594 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Lauderdale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1412°N, 80.1467°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Broward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0374 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.75 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Fort Lauderdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (2.3").