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Holmes Beach: 49th St.

Florida

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Holmes Beach: 49th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about half a mile from the town of Holmes Beach. It is a straightforward way onto the sand, and the town itself is the natural base for a visit. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 72°F with lows near 52°F, and March highs around 78°F. Summer is hotter and wetter, with August highs near 92°F and about 17 wet days. For time off the beach, Eagle Loop is about 3 miles away. Leffis Key Foot Path and Leffis Key Trail are each about 4 miles off, and Emerson Point Park Trail is roughly 5 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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Location

Holmes Beach: 49th St.

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, 12 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
Holmes Beach, Florida · 0.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Holmes Beach: 49th St.

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, 11.9 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.