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Jacksonville Beach: 3rd Ave. S

Florida

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Jacksonville Beach: 3rd Ave. S is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Jacksonville Beach. The access has lifeguards on duty and parking for visitors. For comfortable beach weather, spring and fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 83°F with lows near 70°F, while October brings highs near 80°F and fewer wet days than the rainier summer months. To pair a beach day with a walk, the closest trails are Willie Brown Trail, about 8 miles away, along with Timucuan Trail and Spanish Pond Trail, each roughly 8.5 miles off. The TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center Trails sit about 9.5 miles away.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

Lot

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

Jacksonville Beach: 3rd Ave. S

Florida

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jacksonville Beach, FL weather station, 0.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan65° high49° low
  2. Feb68° high52° low
  3. Mar72° high57° low
  4. Apr77° high63° low
  5. May83° high70° low
  6. Jun87° high75° low
  7. Jul89° high77° low
  8. Aug89° high77° low
  9. Sep86° high76° low
  10. Oct80° high69° low
  11. Nov73° high60° low
  12. Dec67° high53° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Jacksonville Beach, Florida · 0.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Jacksonville Beach: 3rd Ave. S

Best months: October–May. 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

    65° / 49°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    68° / 52°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    72° / 57°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    77° / 63°

    7 wet

  5. May

    83° / 70°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 75°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 77°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 77°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    86° / 76°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    80° / 69°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    73° / 60°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    67° / 53°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jacksonville Beach, FL, 0.3 mi away at 10 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.