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Virginia Gardens, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,306 Population 7,952/sq mi density
$72,569 Median Income $31,942 per capita
$445,200 Home Value $591,747 Zillow
$1,614 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 1,626 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,569 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$445,200 home value, $1,614/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Virginia Gardens has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density7,952/sq mi
Coordinates25.8095°N, 80.2975°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.85"

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

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 273 km
2022 Ian Category 5 202 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 173 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 267 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 214 km
2017 Irma Category 4 141 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 163 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 83 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 10 km
2005 Rita Category 2 234 km
2004 Charley Category 4 209 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 155 km
2004 Frances Category 2 155 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 274 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 295 km
1999 Irene Category 1 44 km
1998 Georges Category 2 210 km
1995 Erin Category 1 177 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 34 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 82 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 312 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 42 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 22 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 74 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 11 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 2 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 64 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 36 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 100 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 5 km 0
Jun 13, 1971 EF2 46 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 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 55 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 60 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 27 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 77 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 81 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 65 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 23 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 52 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 65 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 57 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 85 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 42 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 26 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 61 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 52 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 85 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 77 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 88 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 6.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest

Virginia Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.9").

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