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Population:
362,470
Elevation:
11 feet above sea level
Land
Area: 35.7
miles
Location:
Located in the southeastern part of Florida, between Fort Lauderdale and
the Florida Keys. Convenient to the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 75
from the west and Interstate 95 from the north.
Time
Zone:
Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Miami, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am
in Los Angeles. Miami observes Daylight Saving Time from April –
October.
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
68.9 |
69.8 |
73.1 |
76.1 |
80.0 |
82.8 |
84.3 |
84.3 |
83.1 |
79.6 |
75.3 |
70.8 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
76.5 |
77.2 |
80.0 |
83.1 |
86.6 |
89.1 |
90.8 |
90.8 |
89.3 |
85.8 |
81.5 |
77.7 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
61.3 |
62.4 |
66.1 |
69.1 |
73.3 |
76.5 |
77.8 |
77.7 |
76.9 |
73.3 |
68.9 |
63.8 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.8 |
3.5 |
5.7 |
9.1 |
6.0 |
8.4 |
8.3 |
6.1 |
3.6 |
2.3 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precip. |
7 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
10 |
15 |
16 |
18 |
17 |
14 |
8 |
7 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
9.5 |
10.0 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
9.5 |
8.3 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
8.2 |
9.2 |
9.7 |
9.1 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
84 |
84 |
82 |
79 |
80 |
84 |
83 |
85 |
87 |
86 |
85 |
84 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
60 |
58 |
56 |
54 |
58 |
65 |
63 |
65 |
67 |
63 |
62 |
60 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
66 |
68 |
74 |
76 |
72 |
68 |
72 |
71 |
70 |
70 |
67 |
63 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
9 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
13 |
12 |
14 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
17 |
18 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
|
Cloudy days |
9 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
9 |
13 |
11 |
11 |
12 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
|
Snowfall (in) |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Local
Seasons:
Miami is a
vibrant, energetic city, alive with a Latin beat any day of the year,
particularly when the suns sets. Winter tends to be the busiest time of
year when people from the north come to experience the beautiful
beaches, swaying palm trees and warm ocean breezes. However, at any
time of year, the city is alive with tourists from throughout the
world. When summer arrives there is an influx of visitors from both
South America as well as Europe, making this truly an international
destination. Spring and fall tend to be less crowded and are wonderful
for enjoying all the city has to offer with a few less people. With
temperatures during this time hovering in the 80’s F during the day, and
the 70’s at night, visitors can work on the perfect tan during the day,
and then enjoy a splendid meal while dancing the night away. Whatever
the reason for visiting and whatever the time of year, Miami has the
season for it.
How to
get there:
By
Car:
Miami is easily
accessible via Interstate 95 from the north (Fort Lauderdale),
Interstate 75 from the west (Fort Myers), the Florida Turnpike from the
northwest (Orlando), and U.S. Highway 1 from the south (Key West)
By Air:
Miami
International Airport
4200 NW 21st
Street
Miami, FL
33142
Located 6
miles west of the city
305-876-7000
The airport
is served my many of the worldwide airlines as well as certain regional
carriers.
Ground
Transportation:
Car
Rental:
All of the
major car rental companies are located at or near the airport.
Taxis:
Available
curbside at the airport
Shuttle:
Super
Shuttle is available at the airport
305-871-2000
By
Train:
Amtrak
8303 NW 37th
Ave
Miami, FL 33147
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus:
Greyhound
4111 NW 27TH
ST
Miami, FL 33142
305-871-1810
Getting
Around Town:
The easiest
way to get around is by either personal or rental car. Rental cars are
available throughout the city as well as at the airport. Keep an eye
out for signs marked with an orange sun on a blue background. They are
designed to assist visitors on the most useful routes to the city’s main
attractions.
Public
Transportation:
Metro-Dade Transit
305-638-6700
Metro trains
run on a single line between the northern suburbs and south Miami. Some
key stops are Government Center, Coconut Grove, and the University of
Miami. Downtown Miami is also circled by the Metromover, a monorail
that gives a good view of the city and provides some basic
transportation. Metrobuses cover the entire city.
Call for
routes, schedules, and additional information
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 |
