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Sunset Beach: Sunset Beach Park

Florida

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Sunset Beach: Sunset Beach Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.4 miles from the town of South Pasadena. The access is accessible, and parking is available on site. A fee is charged to use the beach. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in St. Petersburg show April highs around 82°F and October highs around 84°F, while summer brings highs near 91°F and more frequent wet days. For time off the sand, Skyway Trail is about 5 miles away, and Barrier Free Nature Trail is roughly 9 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Lot

Fee

Parking 0.25/15 min

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

Sunset Beach: Sunset Beach Park

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–84°F and lows of 54–70°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the St Petersburg, FL weather station, 8.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan70° high54° low
  2. Feb73° high57° low
  3. Mar76° high61° low
  4. Apr82° high66° low
  5. May87° high72° low
  6. Jun90° high76° low
  7. Jul91° high77° low
  8. Aug91° high77° low
  9. Sep89° high76° low
  10. Oct84° high70° low
  11. Nov77° high63° low
  12. Dec72° high58° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
South Pasadena, Florida · 1.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Sunset Beach: Sunset Beach Park

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

    70° / 54°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    73° / 57°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    76° / 61°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    82° / 66°

    5 wet

  5. May

    87° / 72°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    90° / 76°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 77°

    15 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 77°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 76°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    84° / 70°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    77° / 63°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    72° / 58°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Petersburg, FL, 8.3 mi away at 8 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.