Population:
48,208
Elevation:
10 feet above sea level
Location:
Located very near the Gulf of Mexico in
southwestern Florida, near Interstate 75
Time Zone:
Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Fort Myers, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in
Los Angeles). Fort Myers observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October.
Land Area:
31.8 square miles
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
64.8
66.0
69.9
73.5
78.7
82.2
83.0
83.1
82.1
77.5
71.6
66.3
High temperature (°F)
75.3
76.5
80.5
84.5
89.1
91.2
91.7
91.7
90.3
86.3
81.3
76.6
Low temperature (°F)
54.4
55.3
59.2
62.6
68.3
73.0
74.1
74.4
73.8
68.5
62.0
56.1
Precipitation (in)
2.2
2.1
2.7
1.7
3.4
9.7
8.9
9.5
7.8
2.6
1.7
1.6
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precip.
6
5
6
4
8
15
18
18
16
8
4
5
Wind speed (mph)
8.3
8.9
9.3
8.8
8.0
7.2
6.6
6.7
7.4
8.4
8.1
7.9
Morning humidity (%)
89
88
89
88
88
89
89
91
92
90
90
89
Afternoon humidity (%)
57
54
52
48
50
58
60
60
61
57
56
57
Sunshine (%)
65
67
73
76
74
68
68
67
66
68
66
63
Days clear of clouds
11
10
11
11
10
5
2
2
4
11
11
11
Partly cloudy days
12
11
12
13
15
16
18
19
16
13
12
12
Cloudy days
9
7
8
6
6
10
11
10
11
8
7
8
Snowfall (in)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Local Seasons:
Winter is by far the busiest season as many
visitors from the cold north come to visit this tranquil Florida paradise. With
its numerous golf courses, proximity to the beach as well as closeness to other
major Florida cities including Miami and Orlando, Fort Myers has become a haven
for winter “escapees” desiring a warm beautiful day with a tropical breeze.
With high temperatures near 80 F and low temperatures still in the mid-high 50’s
F, this time of year allows the visitor to experience virtually anything, from a
day at the beach for that perfect tan, to visiting many of the areas fine
attractions. After all, Thomas Edison chose Fort Myers as home. Spring and
fall are less crowded with temperatures approaching 90 F. Late spring and early
fall allow visitors to enjoy many of the outdoor activities. Of particular
interest is shell hunting along the beautiful nearby beaches. Summers can be
hot and humid but with a breeze from the Gulf of Mexico, it tends to be a good
time for shopping, and partaking of the many indoor activities available while
still spending time out of doors.
How to Get There:
By Car:
Easily accessible by car from Interstate 75 from
the north (Tampa) or south (Miami) to Route 80 West.
By Air:
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
16000 Chamberlin Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33913
941-768-1000
Southwest Florida International Airport’s
381,000-square-foot, two-level terminal complex is designed for passenger
comfort and convenience. Many of the national airlines as well as certain
regional carriers serve the airport. During the winter season, there are
additional flights available.
By Train:
Amtrak
6050 Plaza Drive
Fort Myers Travel Plaza
Fort Myers, FL 33906
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus:
Greyhound
2250 Peck Street
Ft Myers, FL 33901
239-334-1011
How to Get Around:
The easiest way to get around town and visit all
of the nearby towns is by either personal or rental car. Taxis are also
available.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day last Mon. in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve Dec. 31
Fort Myers
