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Anna Maria: Sycamore Drive

Florida

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Anna Maria: Sycamore Drive is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.3 miles from the town of Anna Maria. It is a simple entry point to the beach. For comfortable weather, aim for late fall through spring. Typical averages from the Sarasota Bradenton airport weather station run from highs around 72°F in January to about 83°F in April, with fewer rainy days than summer, when highs reach the low 90s and wet days roughly double. Several short trails lie within easy driving distance. Eagle Loop is about 4.5 miles away and Emerson Point Park Trail about 5.7 miles. The Leffis Key Foot Path is about 6 miles off, and the Barrier Free Nature Trail is about 6.7 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Anna Maria: Sycamore Drive

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–83°F and lows of 52–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan72° high52° low
  2. Feb75° high55° low
  3. Mar78° high58° low
  4. Apr83° high63° low
  5. May88° high68° low
  6. Jun90° high74° low
  7. Jul91° high75° low
  8. Aug92° high75° low
  9. Sep90° high74° low
  10. Oct86° high68° low
  11. Nov80° high60° low
  12. Dec75° high55° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Anna Maria, Florida · 0.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Anna Maria: Sycamore Drive

Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    72° / 52°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    75° / 55°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    78° / 58°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    83° / 63°

    5 wet

  5. May

    88° / 68°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    90° / 74°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 75°

    16 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 75°

    17 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 74°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    86° / 68°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    80° / 60°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    75° / 55°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL, 14.1 mi away at 28 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.