Weather in Florida Keys

Wherever you are right now, chances are the weather is better here in the Florida Keys. And that's true even on a summer day. In the year 1880, Key West underwent the hottest climate. It was 36º C. However, generally at the peak of summer, the average temperature does not cross 32º C. These islands do not have any super-highways or urban sprawl to radiate the sun's heat. However, what can soothe your trip is the ocean breeze coming from the cooling ocean waters.

Since the air is generally a few degrees cooler here, wise Floridians from the mainland gather at the Keys on sweltering weekends. The water temperature might be 30º C but the sea is nevertheless refreshing for swimming, snorkeling or diving and many other watersports. During the winter time, cold fronts bring frost to mainland Florida, but you can be sure there will be no frost here. The all-time recorded lowest temperature in Key West is 5º C. It was recorded in 1981. Divers or snorkelers usually get by with a "shortie" wet suit.


During these winter months, it almost never rains. By late May, however, the season's first thundershowers start popping up. Rarely do they stick around long enough to spoil an entire day. You might be wondering about the Atlantic hurricane season, which can affect the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States as well as the Caribbean and the Bahamas. The official hurricane season begins June 1st and ends on November 30. Traditionally, the highest potential for storms is between Aug. 15 and Oct. 15. However, the daily weather during this period tends to be some of the most beautiful of the year.

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