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Sunset, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
13,652 Population 3,889/sq mi density
$99,764 Median Income $55,824 per capita
$537,500 Home Value $499,617 Zillow
$1,894 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
353 Violent Crime/100K 5,595 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$99,764 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$537,500 home value, $1,894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunset 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density3,889/sq mi
Coordinates25.7061°N, 80.3524°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
84% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
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)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 282 km
2022 Ian Category 5 204 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 186 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 267 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 224 km
2017 Irma Category 4 136 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 174 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 85 km
2005 Rita Category 3 222 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 22 km
2004 Charley Category 4 209 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 167 km
2004 Frances Category 2 167 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 267 km
1999 Irene Category 1 50 km
1998 Georges Category 2 198 km
1995 Erin Category 1 188 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 24 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 69 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 309 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 55 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 17 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 13 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 62 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 49 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 15 km 0
Jun 13, 1971 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 22, 1970 EF2 90 km 0
Feb 19, 1968 EF2 28 km 0
Mar 14, 1965 EF2 97 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 66 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 63 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 49 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 28 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 75 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 71 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 23 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 59 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 70 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 65 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 96 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 32 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 28 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 59 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 91 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 85 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 85 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
February 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 6.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Driest

Sunset has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.7").

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