Highland Beach, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Palm Beach County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
4,264
Population
7,896/sq mi density
$142,363
Median Income
$144,478 per capita
$825,200
Home Value
$915,876 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
77°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$142,363 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$825,200 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4116°N, 80.0644°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Palm Beach County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Beach International (PBI) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.5 / 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 High |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in |
Highland Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 68°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.9").