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Satellite Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
11,250 Population 3,853/sq mi density
$115,684 Median Income $53,416 per capita
$459,800 Home Value $510,167 Zillow
$1,921 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 615 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$115,684 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$459,800 home value, $1,921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Satellite Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density3,853/sq mi
Coordinates28.1787°N, 80.5994°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrevard County County
Nearest AirportMelbourne Orlando International (MLB)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0416 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.8 / 100
Community Resilience63.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

21 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 51 km
2022 Ian Category 5 73 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 71 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 153 km
2019 Humberto Category 1 296 km
2017 Irma Category 3 149 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 60 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 253 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 148 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 241 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 136 km
2004 Charley Category 4 99 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 90 km
2004 Frances Category 2 87 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 195 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 270 km
1999 Irene Category 1 59 km
1995 Erin Category 1 57 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 293 km
1985 Bob Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 49 fatalities, 524 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 91 km 6
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 94 km 13
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 87 km 25
Nov 1, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 19, 1981 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 5, 1970 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 18, 1954 EF3 88 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 6, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 24, 2005 EF2 17 km 0
Mar 9, 1998 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 22, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 7, 1996 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 15, 1994 EF2 35 km 1
Mar 24, 1983 EF2 43 km 0
Mar 7, 1983 EF2 7 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (45,954 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 UNNAMED 45,954 70 km
2011 IRON HORSE 18,234 74 km
2021 KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH 13,782 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 12,050 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,488 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 11,294 56 km
1998 UNNAMED 9,972 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,427 83 km
1993 UNNAMED 9,422 55 km
2024 APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 8,901 84 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,794 85 km
2017 ECHO SPRINGS 8,640 91 km
1985 UNNAMED 8,382 98 km
1984 UNNAMED 7,765 45 km
2004 UNNAMED 7,670 86 km
2021 AREA 11 7,140 87 km
2017 NORTH CANE 7,024 55 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,985 20 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,616 68 km
2008 SAN FILIPPO 6,376 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest

Satellite Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (1.7").

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