Key West
City Facts
Population: 25,478
Elevation: 8 feet above sea level
Land
Area: 5.9 square miles
Location: Located at the southernmost point of Florida
in the Florida Keys. Key West is approximately 160 miles southwest of Miami on
U.S. Highway 1
Time
Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Key West, it’s
11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Key West observes Daylight Savings
Time from April – October.
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
70.3
70.8
73.8
77.0
80.7
83.4
84.5
84.4
83.4
80.2
76.3
72.0
High temperature (°F)
75.3
75.9
78.8
81.9
85.4
88.1
89.4
89.5
88.2
84.7
80.6
76.7
Low temperature (°F)
65.2
65.7
68.8
72.1
75.9
78.7
79.6
79.2
78.5
75.7
71.9
67.3
Precipitation (in)
2.2
1.5
1.9
2.1
3.5
4.6
3.3
5.4
5.5
4.3
2.6
2.1
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
6
5
5
5
8
12
12
15
16
11
7
7
Wind speed (mph)
11.8
12.0
12.1
12.2
10.5
9.6
9.4
9.2
9.6
10.8
12.0
11.8
Morning humidity (%)
82
81
80
77
77
78
77
78
81
82
83
83
Afternoon humidity (%)
69
67
66
64
65
68
67
67
70
69
69
70
Sunshine (%)
74
77
82
84
82
76
77
76
72
71
71
70
Days clear of clouds
11
12
13
13
10
5
3
3
3
9
10
11
Partly cloudy days
11
10
11
11
13
14
16
17
15
13
11
11
Cloudy days
9
7
6
6
8
11
11
11
12
9
8
9
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:
As one of
the country’s best known leisure destinations, Key West has something taking
place and a host of visitors every day of the year. Winter tends to be the
busiest time as visitors from the northern cities escape the cold and snow for
the warm, tropical breezes and sunshine of Key West, not to mention the
nightlife. Winter temperatures reach the mid 70’s F during the day and only
drop to the mid 60’s F at night, making this season ideal for any outdoor
activity. Another very busy time of year is during Fantasy Fest. This
world-renowned event takes place the last week in October and has become one of
the most frequented events in the country. Spring and fall are quite pleasant
and less crowded. Summer can be hot and humid and is less crowded, although all
of the sites, attractions, and blue waters are open and available.
How to
Get There:
By Air
Key West
International Airport
3491 S
Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West,
FL 33040
305-296-7223
The airport
is served by local and regional airlines.
Miami
International Airport
Located
approximately 160 miles from Key West
Miami, FL
33159
305 876-7000
The airport
is served by many of the worldwide airlines as well as a variety of local and
regional carriers. Rental cars are available to complete the journey to the Keys
on US 1.
By Car:
Key West is
easily accessible via U.S. Highway 1 from the north. As the southernmost city
in Florida, there is one road in and one road out, and U.S. 1 is that road.
By Train
Bus service
is provided by Amtrak into Miami where the nearest Amtrak station is located.
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
3535 S
Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West Airport
Key West, FL 33040
305-
296-9072
Ground
Transportation:
Most of the
major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service is available at
both airports as well as throughout the town.
How to
Get Around:
Many of the
most frequented sites and attractions are located on or near Duval Street in
downtown Key West. The streets are narrow in this area and the best way to get
around is by walking or with a bicycle. Bicycle rentals are readily available.
A car is also handy for any side trips the visitor might wish to take.
National
Holidays:
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in
January
President’ Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and
25
New Year’s Eve, December 31
Key West
