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Palmetto Bay, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
24,247 Population 2,925/sq mi density
$143,368 Median Income $70,583 per capita
$787,000 Home Value $2,145,407 Zillow
$1,862 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 2,624 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,368 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$787,000 home value, $1,862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmetto Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°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 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density2,925/sq mi
Coordinates25.6217°N, 80.3189°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

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: Milton (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 292 km
2022 Ian Category 5 213 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 194 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 260 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 226 km
2017 Irma Category 4 139 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 174 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 94 km
2005 Rita Category 3 214 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 31 km
2004 Charley Category 4 215 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 176 km
2004 Frances Category 2 176 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 257 km
1999 Irene Category 1 60 km
1998 Georges Category 2 195 km
1995 Erin Category 1 194 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 14 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 63 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 43 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 20 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 62 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 20 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 69 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 56 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 13, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 22, 1970 EF2 98 km 0
Feb 19, 1968 EF2 35 km 0
Oct 14, 1964 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 14, 1964 EF2 51 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 76 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 72 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 48 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 37 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 83 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 88 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 80 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 32 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 69 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 80 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 75 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 33 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 37 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 69 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 95 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 91 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 60 km
2001 UNNAMED 22,780 37 km
2017 COWBELL 21,781 97 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) 2.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Driest

Palmetto Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 68°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.4").

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