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Destination Guide
North America > United States > Florida
New Page 7
Population: 87,933
Elevation: 4 feet above sea level
Land
Area: 7.0 square miles
Location: Located in the southeastern section of Florida
on the Atlantic Ocean, approximately one hour from Fort Lauderdale
Time
Zone: Eastern Time Zone
(when it’s noon in Miami Beach, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles).
Miami Beach observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October.
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
68.1
68.5
71.3
74.6
78.4
81.4
83.0
83.1
82.1
78.7
74.5
70.1
High temperature (°F)
73.8
74.2
76.2
79.4
83.0
86.2
87.8
87.9
86.6
83.2
79.0
75.4
Low temperature (°F)
62.3
62.9
66.3
69.7
73.7
76.6
78.2
78.2
77.5
74.3
69.9
64.8
Precipitation (in)
2.4
2.1
2.3
2.9
5.1
7.3
4.1
6.0
6.7
4.8
3.4
2.1
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
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 Beach is a vibrant, energetic city, alive
with a Latin beat any day of the year, particularly when the sun sets. Winter
tends to be the busiest time of year when people from the north come to
experience the beautiful beaches with 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.
How to get there:
By Car:
Miami Beach 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). Signs are clearly posted.
By Air:
Miami International Airport
4200 NW 21st Street
Miami, FL 33142
Located 15 minutes 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
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus:
Greyhound
4111 NW 27TH ST
305-871-1810
Closest station to Miami Beach
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