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Longboat Key: 3495 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

Florida

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Longboat Key: 3495 Gulf of Mexico Dr. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.6 miles from the town of Longboat Key. The access is accessible and has parking. Late winter into spring is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 78°F with about six wet days, while summer brings highs near 91°F and the rainiest stretch, with July and August averaging 16 to 17 wet days. To pair a beach visit with a walk, Leffis Key Trail and Leffis Key Foot Path are both about 6 miles away, and Eagle Loop is about 9 miles out.

Beach Details

Parking

Small lot

Restrooms

None

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

Longboat Key: 3495 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

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, 4.9 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
Longboat Key, Florida · 1.6 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Longboat Key: 3495 Gulf of Mexico Dr.

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, 4.9 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.