The Keys annual high temprature
January 74
February 75
March 78
April 81
May 85
June 87
July 89
August 89
September 88
October 84
November 80
December 76
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Water
temperatures go from 70 in January to 87 in July and
August.
Average Wind Speed 10.9
Clear Days 104
Partly Cloudy Days 155
Cloudy Days 107
Average Relative Humidity 74.5.
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Can riders, divers, and snorkelers go out together?
Yes! The reefs has a typical depth of 20-30 feet to
the sand with coral heads rising to 5-15 feet from the
surface - great for scuba divers and snorklers alike.
Riders can watch the fish and coral life from above.
Of course they can jump in the water as well.
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What are the water temperatures?
The ocean water temperatures vary depending on surface
conditions but typically the summer water temperatures are
in the mid to upper 80's. The Spring and Fall water
temperatures are in the lower 80's to the high 70's.
The Winter water temperatures range from the mid to
low 70's. In the
Summer most people wear only their bathing suit or a 'dive
skin'. The
Winter brings 3 to 5 mil wet suits, and the Spring and Fall
somewhere in between.
Since we are so close to the Gulf Stream there
are no thermoclines and the bottom temperatures are
generally close to the surface temperatures.
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What are the visibility and sea conditions like?
It varies greatly. The 100 foot plus visibility days occur about five
percent of the time and those with less than 20 foot
visibility occur with another five percent. Most days range
from 40 to 60 foot visibility along the outer reefs
and slightly less along the inner reefs. The path of the
Gulf Steam is a huge determinant of local water clarity.
When wind conditions push the stream near the reef,
spectacularly clear water may result.
The sea conditions can run from glass to heavy seas with mild to moderate seas
being the norm for most off the year. Summers are generally the best time of year but favorable conditions can
be found anytime of year.
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