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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: El Prado

Florida

About

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: El Prado is a public beach access point in Florida, about a third of a mile from the town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. A fee is charged to use it. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical January highs reach about 77°F with lows near 60°F, and there are only about six or seven wet days a month, based on averages from the nearby Ft Lauderdale Beach weather station. Summer brings highs around 91°F and roughly twice as many wet days. For a change from the sand, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail is about 3.7 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Available

Fee

Parking 1.25/hour

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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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: El Prado

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 77–83°F and lows of 60–68°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Lauderdale Beach, FL weather station, 3.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan77° high60° low
  2. Feb78° high61° low
  3. Mar80° high64° low
  4. Apr83° high68° low
  5. May86° high72° low
  6. Jun89° high76° low
  7. Jul91° high76° low
  8. Aug91° high77° low
  9. Sep89° high77° low
  10. Oct86° high74° low
  11. Nov82° high68° low
  12. Dec78° high63° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida · 0.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: El Prado

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

    77° / 60°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    78° / 61°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    80° / 64°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    83° / 68°

    7 wet

  5. May

    86° / 72°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 76°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 76°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 77°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 77°

    15 wet

  10. Oct

    86° / 74°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    82° / 68°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    78° / 63°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Lauderdale Beach, FL, 3.6 mi away at 4 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.