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Miami Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
81,319 Population 10,575/sq mi density
$67,014 Median Income $72,301 per capita
$542,000 Home Value $518,750 Zillow
$1,733 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 344 sunny days/yr
924 Violent Crime/100K 7,568 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,014 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$542,000 home value, $1,733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
924 violent crimes/100K (143% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Miami Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density10,575/sq mi
Coordinates25.8106°N, 80.1489°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.1"
111% 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 M3.2 140 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 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 279 km
2022 Ian Category 5 215 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 169 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 255 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 201 km
2017 Irma Category 4 156 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 151 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 95 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 18 km
2005 Rita Category 2 235 km
2004 Charley Category 4 223 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 155 km
2004 Frances Category 2 152 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 266 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 283 km
1999 Irene Category 1 55 km
1998 Georges Category 2 221 km
1995 Erin Category 1 167 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 35 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 316 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 40 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 23 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 7 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 13 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 79 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 32 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 35 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 10 km 0
Jun 13, 1971 EF2 43 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 69 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 64 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 72 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 42 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 91 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 76 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 38 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 61 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 76 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 65 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 87 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 55 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 41 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 62 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 95 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 87 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 95 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°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 83°F (28°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

Miami Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in February to 83°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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