Neptune Beach: Lemon St.
About
Neptune Beach: Lemon St. is a public beach access point in northeast Florida, about 0.8 miles from Atlantic Beach. The access has lifeguards, an accessible entry to the sand and parking, which makes it a straightforward spot for a beach day. Typical averages from the nearby Jacksonville Beach weather station show mild winters and hot, wet summers. January highs run around 65°F with lows near 49°F, and December and February stay in the high 60s. Spring warms quickly. April averages about 77°F, and May reaches about 83°F. July and August are the hottest months, with highs near 89°F and lows around 77°F. They are also the wettest, with 13 to 14 days of rain a month. September stays warm at about 86°F with frequent rain. October cools to around 80°F and November to about 73°F, so late spring and fall offer warm beach weather with fewer wet days than midsummer. Snow doesn't figure into the forecast at any time of year. For time off the sand, the Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are both a little over 6 miles away. The Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail and the Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking Trail lie within about 9 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
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.
Location
Neptune Beach: Lemon 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: 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, 2.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high49° low
- Feb68° high52° low
- Mar72° high57° low
- Apr77° high63° low
- May83° high70° low
- Jun87° high75° low
- Jul89° high77° low
- Aug89° high77° low
- Sep86° high76° low
- Oct80° high69° low
- Nov73° high60° low
- Dec67° high53° low
Nearby
- Willie Brown TrailHiking6.2 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking6.4 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking6.5 mi
- TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHiking7.5 mi
- TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking7.9 mi
- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)