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Panama City Beach: south of North Thomas Drive

Florida

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Panama City Beach: south of North Thomas Drive is a public beach access point in Florida, about 2.7 miles from the community of Upper Grand Lagoon. It serves as a straightforward way to reach the sand along this stretch of the Panama City Beach shoreline. For the warmest beach weather, late spring through early fall delivers. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 85°F in May and near 90°F in July and August, with October easing to about 82°F. Close by, Saint Andrews State Park Trail sits about 4.8 miles away, and Panama City Conservation Park offers more hiking roughly 8.9 miles from the access point.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

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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Panama City Beach: south of North Thomas Drive

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 63–85°F and lows of 45–67°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Panama City Bay Co Ap, FL weather station, 7.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan63° high45° low
  2. Feb67° high48° low
  3. Mar72° high53° low
  4. Apr77° high60° low
  5. May85° high67° low
  6. Jun89° high74° low
  7. Jul90° high76° low
  8. Aug90° high75° low
  9. Sep89° high71° low
  10. Oct82° high62° low
  11. Nov72° high52° low
  12. Dec66° high47° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida · 2.7 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Panama City Beach: south of North Thomas Drive

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

    63° / 45°

  2. Feb

    67° / 48°

  3. Mar

    72° / 53°

  4. Apr

    77° / 60°

  5. May

    85° / 67°

  6. Jun

    89° / 74°

  7. Jul

    90° / 76°

  8. Aug

    90° / 75°

  9. Sep

    89° / 71°

  10. Oct

    82° / 62°

  11. Nov

    72° / 52°

  12. Dec

    66° / 47°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Panama City Bay Co Ap, FL, 7.3 mi away at 21 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.