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Weather & Climate in South Miami, FL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

South Miami has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 9 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density5,254/sq mi
Coordinates25.7086°N, 80.2951°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportMiami International (MIA)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 121 mph 284 km
2022 Ian Category 5 161 mph 209 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 75 mph 184 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 81 mph 262 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 178 mph 219 km
2017 Irma Category 4 132 mph 141 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 138 mph 169 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 127 mph 89 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 98 mph 21 km
2005 Rita Category 2 109 mph 223 km
2004 Charley Category 4 150 mph 214 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 121 mph 166 km
2004 Frances Category 2 109 mph 166 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 92 mph 264 km
1999 Irene Category 1 81 mph 53 km
1998 Georges Category 2 104 mph 203 km
1995 Erin Category 1 86 mph 185 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 167 mph 23 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 75 mph 71 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 94 km 32.9 mi 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 53 km 7.8 mi 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 45 km 5.7 mi 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 3 km 12.7 mi 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 33 km 7.8 mi 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 76 km 7.0 mi 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 46 km 1.1 mi 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 80 km 42.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 12 km 6.0 mi 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 72 km 12.0 mi 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 10 km 21.0 mi 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 67 km 52.5 mi 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 47 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 34 km 7.6 mi 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 47 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 11 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1971 EF2 57 km 4.5 mi 0
Jul 22, 1970 EF2 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 19, 1968 EF2 25 km 5.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1965 EF2 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 acres, 1999).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1999 STATE FIRE 171,317 69 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 65 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 54 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 32 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 81 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 85 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 74 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 27 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 61 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 74 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 67 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 96 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 37 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 32 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 62 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 94 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 87 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 90 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Coldest
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 84°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

South Miami has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 68°F in February to 84°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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