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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,159 Population 6,999/sq mi density
$81,020 Median Income $66,655 per capita
$626,100 Home Value $574,618 Zillow
$1,816 Median Rent 41.8% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 1,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,020 median income, 1.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$626,100 home value, $1,816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density6,999/sq mi
Coordinates26.1913°N, 80.0995°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBroward County County
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 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)

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 M3.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 243 km
2022 Ian Category 5 195 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 127 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 275 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 178 km
2017 Irma Category 4 160 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 123 km
2011 Irene Category 2 291 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 90 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 21 km
2005 Rita Category 2 278 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 279 km
2004 Charley Category 4 214 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 113 km
2004 Frances Category 2 113 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 298 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 253 km
1999 Irene Category 1 50 km
1998 Georges Category 2 254 km
1995 Erin Category 1 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 361 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 7 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 19, 1958 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 25 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 48 km 1
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 89 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 11 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 55 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 92 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 55 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 50 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 58 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 98 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 66 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 58 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 48 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 66 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 47 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 51 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 85 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 56 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 52 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 77 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 67 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 77 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 99 km
2014 L 4 CUTOUT 23,068 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
February 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 6.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.4").

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