| Key West, Florida THE BASICS Author: Barbara Hayo www.TrustedTours.com |
|
Weather |
Average Air Temperature |
Average Sea Temperature | |
| � |
High |
Low� |
|
| January - March 7 |
76� |
67�
|
71� |
| April � May |
83� |
74�
|
80� |
| June - July |
88�
|
79� |
86� |
| Aug - September |
89�
|
79�
|
87� |
| October |
85� |
76�
|
82� |
| November � December |
79�
|
69�
|
74� |
Seasons
At one time a seasonal destination,
festivals, boat races, fishing tournaments, literary seminars and art shows now
scheduled throughout the year make Key West a popular place to visit year-round.
There is a distinct high season from mid December through March, with a second
high season in the summer, a wonderful time for all water activities. Lobster
season brings a large increase in visitors in August, the hottest time of year.
The pace slows down in September, and picks back up with gusto in October for
the annual Fantasy Fest activities, so popular that rooms are reserved months in
advance.
Population
In the 2004 census, Key West�s
permanent residents numbered 24,768. The population increases in the winter
months with the influx of seasonal residents. Unlike many other Florida
communities, Key West is demographically young, with an average age of 38.9, and
with 25% of its population between the ages of
20-34.�
Size
Key West is 4 miles long by 2 miles
wide. The distance from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, from one end
of Duval Street to the other, is only 14 blocks.
Transportation
Depending
on the length of your stay, how much you want to see, the level of physical
activity you want to exert in the tropical climate, and your cost parameters,
your choices are many. You can walk, rent a bicycle, scooter or little electric
car. You can take a cab, or try the city bus system.�
We recommend you
first get to know the island on the Old Town Trolley tour, using the trolley�s
convenient on and off feature. On the fully narrated, colorful tour you�ll see
and learn more than you could by walking around on your own. You can get on and
off at any of the 11 stops along the route to explore areas of interest at your
own pace, without worrying about finding your way back to where you
started.�
Accommodations
Key West is a resort
destination, with a combined total of 5872 guest rooms, which includes all units
licensed to accommodate short
term vacation rentals: luxurious full service resorts overlooking either the
Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico; intimate, antique filled Victorian guest
houses nestled in tropical gardens, and pleasant brand name hotels offering the
familiar with an island flair.
Trust us, we've been there!
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