Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,125 Population 21,906/sq mi density
$59,124 Median Income $58,204 per capita
$489,700 Home Value $650,850 Zillow
$2,002 Median Rent 43.4% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,199 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,124 median income, 4.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$489,700 home value, $2,002/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunny Isles Beach 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. Annual precipitation totals 62.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation4 ft (1 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density21,906/sq mi
Coordinates25.9388°N, 80.1235°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.0"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.18"

Air Quality

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 M3.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 3 267 km
2022 Ian Category 5 210 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 155 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 260 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 192 km
2017 Irma Category 4 158 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 140 km
2011 Irene Category 2 298 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 92 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 7 km
2005 Rita Category 2 250 km
2004 Charley Category 4 220 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 140 km
2004 Frances Category 2 138 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 278 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 273 km
1999 Irene Category 1 51 km
1998 Georges Category 2 233 km
1995 Erin Category 1 155 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 49 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 336 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 26 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 13 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 20 km 1
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 22 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 81 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 18 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 83 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 65 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 20 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 62 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 57 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 82 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 44 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 92 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 71 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 42 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 54 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 71 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 56 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 75 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 64 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 43 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 56 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 88 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 79 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 88 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 6.8 in
August 85°F (29°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Driest

Sunny Isles Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (2.2").

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