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Tavernier, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,179 Population 868/sq mi density
$50,267 Median Income $48,767 per capita
$602,100 Home Value $723,218 Zillow
$1,880 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,267 median income, 3.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$602,100 home value, $1,880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tavernier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°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 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density868/sq mi
Coordinates25.0264°N, 80.4997°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportThe Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.46"

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

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 5).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 5 240 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 262 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 257 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 281 km
2017 Irma Category 4 107 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 223 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 140 km
2005 Rita Category 3 146 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 272 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 81 km
2004 Charley Category 4 222 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 244 km
2004 Frances Category 2 242 km
2001 Michelle Category 2 219 km
1999 Irene Category 1 68 km
1998 Georges Category 2 140 km
1996 Lili Category 2 286 km
1995 Erin Category 1 257 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 56 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 8 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 26, 2005 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 88 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 8 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF1 45 km 0
May 24, 2020 EF1 61 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF1 7 km 0
Jan 23, 2017 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 10, 2008 EF1 30 km 0
Aug 14, 2008 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF1 62 km 0
Jan 2, 2002 EF1 51 km 0
Oct 3, 2000 EF1 94 km 0
Oct 15, 1999 EF1 35 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF1 18 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF1 95 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF1 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: INGRAHAM (85,437 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 57 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 94 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 90 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 66 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 95 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 22,780 98 km
2018 FY 18 COASTAL PRAIRIES 18,844 70 km
1989 DOF 305 17,106 78 km
2018 FY 18 RIVER OF GRASS NE 16,282 73 km
2010 LOST PRAIRE RX 13,549 91 km
1991 PACESDIKE 12,722 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 11,316 89 km
2019 SOUTH 41 TREATMENT 2 FY19 (LOSTMANS RX) 11,279 93 km
2007 NE SLOUGH 10,953 78 km
2021 FOUR SIXTEEN 9,675 43 km
2011 AFTERNOON 9,634 79 km
2001 LOPEZ 8,777 55 km
1985 EASTBNDY 8,523 48 km
2021 CP3 8,143 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in Driest

Tavernier has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 69°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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