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South Cocoa Beach: E Sunny Lane

Florida

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South Cocoa Beach: E Sunny Lane is a public beach access point on Florida's coast, about 3.4 miles from Patrick AFB, the nearest town. The weather is mild for much of the year. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Melbourne show highs in the mid-70s to around 80°F from February through April, with about seven wet days a month. Summer runs hotter and wetter, with highs near 91°F in July and August and rain on roughly half the days. Wickham Park ID Sculpture, a climbing area, sits about 9 miles away.

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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South Cocoa Beach: E Sunny Lane

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–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–84°F and lows of 50–68°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Melbourne Wfo, FL weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan72° high50° low
  2. Feb75° high53° low
  3. Mar78° high56° low
  4. Apr82° high61° low
  5. May86° high67° low
  6. Jun89° high72° low
  7. Jul91° high73° low
  8. Aug91° high73° low
  9. Sep89° high73° low
  10. Oct84° high68° low
  11. Nov78° high60° low
  12. Dec74° high54° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Patrick AFB, Florida · 3.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit South Cocoa Beach: E Sunny Lane

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

    72° / 50°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    75° / 53°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    78° / 56°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    82° / 61°

    7 wet

  5. May

    86° / 67°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 72°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 73°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 73°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 73°

    15 wet

  10. Oct

    84° / 68°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    78° / 60°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    74° / 54°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Melbourne Wfo, FL, 11.9 mi away at 35 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.