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Homestead Base, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
1,334 Population 315/sq mi density
$9,960 Median Income $5,497 per capita
78°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,327 Violent Crime/100K 4,563 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$9,960 median income, 14.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,327 violent crimes/100K (249% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Homestead Base has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density315/sq mi
Coordinates25.4933°N, 80.3902°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.46"

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)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 5).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 5 217 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 209 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 261 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 240 km
2017 Irma Category 4 129 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 187 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 100 km
2005 Rita Category 3 198 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 46 km
2004 Charley Category 4 212 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 191 km
2004 Frances Category 2 191 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 250 km
1999 Irene Category 1 61 km
1998 Georges Category 2 180 km
1995 Erin Category 1 209 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 9 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 45 km
1985 Kate Category 2 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

330 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 270 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 78 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 36 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 46 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 71 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 9 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 13, 1971 EF2 82 km 0
Feb 19, 1968 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 14, 1964 EF2 67 km 0
May 26, 1961 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 22, 1954 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF1 15 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 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 84 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 38 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 45 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 85 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 89 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 41 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 81 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 89 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 87 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 28 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 46 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 80 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 91 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 57 km
2001 UNNAMED 22,780 47 km
2024 BCP KIRBY D RX 0405 20,790 88 km
2015 ELLISON 19,387 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Driest

Homestead Base has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 68°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (1.5").

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