South Palm Beach, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Palm Beach County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,667
Population
15,155/sq mi density
$79,583
Median Income
$101,258 per capita
$374,200
Home Value
$381,275 Zillow
$1,750
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
69
Violent Crime/100K
550 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$374,200 home value, $1,750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Palm Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5904°N, 80.0380°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Palm Beach County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Beach International (PBI) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.5 / 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 High |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in |
South Palm Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (2.6").