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Population: 11,119
Elevation: 25 feet
above sea level
Land Area: 7.5
square miles
Location: Located
on the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle
Time Zone: Central
Time Zone (when it’s noon in Panama City, it’s 1:00pm in New York City
and 10:00am in Los Angeles
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
49.1 |
52.4 |
58.5 |
64.6 |
72.3 |
78.7 |
81.2 |
80.8 |
77.4 |
67.1 |
58.6 |
51.4 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
61.3 |
65.0 |
70.9 |
77.7 |
84.3 |
89.8 |
91.4 |
91.0 |
88.4 |
80.4 |
71.5 |
63.8 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
36.9 |
39.7 |
46.1 |
51.4 |
60.2 |
67.5 |
71.1 |
70.7 |
66.4 |
53.8 |
45.7 |
39.0 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
5.9 |
5.3 |
6.6 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
6.2 |
9.1 |
6.9 |
6.5 |
4.3 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precip. |
10 |
9 |
9 |
6 |
7 |
10 |
14 |
13 |
9 |
5 |
8 |
9 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
9.0 |
9.3 |
9.8 |
9.5 |
8.6 |
7.6 |
6.9 |
6.7 |
7.6 |
7.9 |
8.2 |
8.8 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
82 |
82 |
84 |
86 |
87 |
84 |
86 |
87 |
85 |
82 |
82 |
81 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
65 |
61 |
62 |
60 |
62 |
61 |
65 |
66 |
63 |
57 |
61 |
65 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
48 |
53 |
61 |
63 |
67 |
67 |
57 |
58 |
60 |
71 |
64 |
49 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
8 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
6 |
10 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
7 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
11 |
15 |
17 |
15 |
11 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
|
Cloudy days |
16 |
13 |
14 |
11 |
11 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
11 |
16 |
|
Snowfall (in) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Local Seasons:
Destin has a very moderate climate year
round due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and its western Florida
location. Winter and summer are the two busiest times of year, although
late February and the entire month of March become quite crowded when
thousands of spring break students hit the area. In the winter, people
from the north enjoy coming south for the warmer temperatures and
numerous activities the city has to offer. Even in January, the
temperature averages a comfortable 50 F., with highs in the mid 60’s F.
Summer is busy as many people visit the area for its relaxing
atmosphere, entertainment, and proximity to the beach, not to mention
temperatures averaging a very comfortable 80 F. Perfect for a day of
watching dolphins display mesmerizing grace and unabashed playfulness as
they tumble and twirl within the breeding ground of the shallows along
the Santa Rosa Sound and Destin Harbor. Of course, just watching the
boats go by while sipping on a cool drink at the beach and working on
that perfect tan is another viable option. The fall tends to be less
crowded and offers a great opportunity to enjoy Destin’s serenity.
Fall is still warm enough for a nice day at the beach with a good book
or a run in the sand. No matter what time of year you are visiting,
this wonderful Florida city is alive with a multitude of things to do
and see.
Getting There:
By Air:
The Okaloosa County Regional Airport
1701 Hwy 85
North Eglin AFB, FL 32542
850-651-7160
The Okaloosa Regional Airport (VPS),
situated on Eglin Air Force Base, provides essential scheduled
commercial air passenger service for a large proportion of the Northwest
Florida area. It is served by most of the major airlines connection
carriers. It does not provide service for private aircraft, due to its
location on Eglin Air Force Base.
Car Rental and Shuttle Service
In addition to the airlines, the Okaloosa
Regional Airport offers five car rental agencies:
Avis
800-331-1212
Budget
800-527-0700
Hertz
800-654-3131
National/Alamo
800-227-7368
Enterprise
850-729-5700
Dave’s Bayside Airport Shuttle
850-581-1505
AAAA Express Shuttle Service
850-609-3100
Getting There:
By car
From Interstate 10; highways 85, or 285 to
U.S. 98 and drive east about 10 miles. Destin is located on U.S. 98.
By Train
Destin is not serviced by Amtrak
By Bus
Destin is not served by a national bus
company
Getting Around:
Free Local shuttle bus service for tourists
and residents June – September
Hours of Service: Every day: 8am - 10pm
850-833-9168
National Holidays:
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third
Monday in January
President’ Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in
November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24
and 25
New Year’s Eve, December 31 |
