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Key Biscayne, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
14,560 Population 11,648/sq mi density
$172,604 Median Income $97,329 per capita
$1,238,700 Home Value $1,644,950 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
79°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 1,321 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$172,604 median income, 2.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$1,238,700 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Key Biscayne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 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

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4 ft (1 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density11,648/sq mi
Coordinates25.6907°N, 80.1656°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.29"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

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 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 291 km
2022 Ian Category 5 221 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 183 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 249 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 209 km
2017 Irma Category 4 154 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 157 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 101 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 27 km
2005 Rita Category 2 222 km
2004 Charley Category 4 227 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 168 km
2004 Frances Category 2 163 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 256 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 291 km
1999 Irene Category 1 63 km
1998 Georges Category 2 211 km
1995 Erin Category 1 178 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 22 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 74 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

386 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 309 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 53 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 10 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 17 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 80 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 46 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 40 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 15 km 0
Jun 13, 1971 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 22, 1970 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 19, 1968 EF2 26 km 0
Mar 14, 1965 EF2 96 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 78 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 73 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 65 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 44 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 93 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 84 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 40 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 70 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 84 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 75 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 100 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 49 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 44 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 71 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 96 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 75 km
2001 UNNAMED 22,780 42 km
1989 UNNAMED 19,103 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
May 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 85°F (29°C) 6.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Driest

Key Biscayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.7").

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