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Key West: Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach

Florida

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Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach is a public beach access point in Key West, Florida, about 1.4 miles from the center of town. It's a straightforward place to reach the water, with restrooms, parking and accessible access on site. Winter and early spring bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 75°F with lows near 63°F and only about six or seven wet days a month. Summer is hotter and wetter, with highs near 90°F in July and August and wet days climbing to about 16 in September. For a change of pace on land, the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is about 2.7 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Large lot

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

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

Key West: Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach

Florida

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 75–85°F and lows of 63–75°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Key W Wfo, FL weather station, 0.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan75° high63° low
  2. Feb76° high64° low
  3. Mar79° high67° low
  4. Apr83° high71° low
  5. May86° high74° low
  6. Jun88° high77° low
  7. Jul90° high78° low
  8. Aug90° high79° low
  9. Sep88° high77° low
  10. Oct85° high75° low
  11. Nov81° high70° low
  12. Dec77° high66° low

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

Where it is

  • Clarence S Higgs Memorial Beach · Public land
Nearest town
Key West, Florida · 1.4 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Key West: Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach

Best months: October–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

    75° / 63°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    76° / 64°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    79° / 67°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    83° / 71°

    5 wet

  5. May

    86° / 74°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    88° / 77°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 78°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 79°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    88° / 77°

    16 wet

  10. Oct

    85° / 75°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    81° / 70°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    77° / 66°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Key W Wfo, FL, 0.4 mi away at 4 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.