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West Melbourne, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
27,643 Population 2,541/sq mi density
$90,521 Median Income $40,196 per capita
$341,500 Home Value $370,000 Zillow
$1,801 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 2,164 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,521 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$341,500 home value, $1,801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Melbourne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation31 ft (9 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.5 km²)
Population Density2,541/sq mi
Coordinates28.0504°N, 80.6583°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrevard County County
Nearest AirportMelbourne Orlando International (MLB)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.93"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0416 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.8 / 100
Community Resilience63.4 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 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 63 km
2022 Ian Category 5 58 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 61 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 298 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 165 km
2017 Irma Category 3 137 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 70 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 268 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 139 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 230 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 146 km
2004 Charley Category 4 93 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 75 km
2004 Frances Category 2 72 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 205 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 283 km
1999 Irene Category 1 62 km
1995 Erin Category 1 47 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 278 km
1985 Bob Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 50 fatalities, 534 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 79 km 6
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 99 km 13
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 83 km 25
Mar 19, 1981 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 5, 1970 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 18, 1954 EF3 77 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 6, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 24, 2005 EF2 9 km 0
Mar 9, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 22, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Dec 27, 1997 EF2 99 km 0
Nov 15, 1994 EF2 25 km 1
Mar 24, 1983 EF2 43 km 0
Mar 21, 1983 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (45,954 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 UNNAMED 45,954 81 km
2011 IRON HORSE 18,234 85 km
2021 KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH 13,782 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 12,050 77 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,488 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 11,294 41 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,427 68 km
1993 UNNAMED 9,422 64 km
2024 APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 8,901 69 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,794 72 km
2017 ECHO SPRINGS 8,640 77 km
1984 UNNAMED 7,765 38 km
2004 UNNAMED 7,670 73 km
2021 AREA 11 7,140 73 km
2017 NORTH CANE 7,024 65 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,985 20 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,616 52 km
2008 SAN FILIPPO 6,376 18 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,243 65 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,236 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in

West Melbourne has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (1.7").

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