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Non Moterized boat launc area

Florida

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This non-motorized boat launch area in Florida sits about 3 miles from the town of Cortez. As the name suggests, it is set aside for craft without motors, so plan on paddling or rowing rather than launching a powerboat. The most comfortable stretch for getting on the water runs from late fall through spring. Typical averages from the nearby Sarasota Bradenton airport weather station show highs from the low 70s to about 80°F between November and March, with only five or six wet days a month in March and April. Summer typical highs reach about 90°F, with the most wet days of the year. Eagle Loop starts just 0.2 miles away, which makes it easy to pair a paddle with a short walk. Emerson Point Park Trail is about 2 miles off, and Leffis Key Trail lies roughly 4 miles away.

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Location

Bradenton

Florida

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When to go

Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–83°F and lows of 52–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL weather station, 9.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan72° high52° low
  2. Feb75° high55° low
  3. Mar78° high58° low
  4. Apr83° high63° low
  5. May88° high68° low
  6. Jun90° high74° low
  7. Jul91° high75° low
  8. Aug92° high75° low
  9. Sep90° high74° low
  10. Oct86° high68° low
  11. Nov80° high60° low
  12. Dec75° high55° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Cortez, Florida · 2.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Best time to visit Non Moterized boat launc area

Best months: November–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° / 52°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    75° / 55°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    78° / 58°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    83° / 63°

    5 wet

  5. May

    88° / 68°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    90° / 74°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 75°

    16 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 75°

    17 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 74°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    86° / 68°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    80° / 60°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    75° / 55°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sarasota Bradenton Ap, FL, 9.9 mi away at 28 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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