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St. George Island: 9th Street West

Florida

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St. George Island: 9th Street West is a beach on St. George Island, Florida, about half a mile from the town of St. George Island. It is a simple stretch of shoreline, close to town and easy to reach. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Apalachicola airport weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average highs near 91°F with more frequent wet days. For a change from the sand, Gap Point Trail lies about 9 miles away, and the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area Trail is a similar distance off.

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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Location

St. George Island: 9th Street West

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 64–85°F and lows of 44–65°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Apalachicola Airport, FL weather station, 9.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan64° high44° low
  2. Feb67° high46° low
  3. Mar72° high52° low
  4. Apr77° high57° low
  5. May85° high65° low
  6. Jun90° high73° low
  7. Jul92° high75° low
  8. Aug91° high75° low
  9. Sep88° high71° low
  10. Oct82° high62° low
  11. Nov74° high51° low
  12. Dec67° high46° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
St. George Island, Florida · 0.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit St. George Island: 9th Street West

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

    64° / 44°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    67° / 46°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    72° / 52°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    77° / 57°

    5 wet

  5. May

    85° / 65°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    90° / 73°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 75°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 75°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    88° / 71°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 62°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    74° / 51°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    67° / 46°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Apalachicola Airport, FL, 9.6 mi away at 20 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.