Key West is a city in Monoe County, Florida. Key West is known as the southernmost city in the Continental United States.
Surrounded by waters of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, Key West is a tiny two by five mile island, 120 miles west of the mainland. Travel to Key West by car or bus, airplane, or on the Overseas Highway, boat or cruise ship by ocean.
The Overseas Highway is a series of 43 bridges and islands built to support the East Coast Railway, a labor of love built by Henry M. Flagler and completed in 1912. The old tracks were converted to a highway in 1938.
Key West is a place that can keep you busy for more than one vacation. Water fun includes snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. For land activities, check out local attractions, museums, historical sites, and fabulous shopping and dining. Take a tour with the Trolley to get a good look of the city and prepare for the next Key West adventure, like sky diving or parasailing. Have a look at these examples to get an idea of just how many fun things you can do in Key West!
Are you seeking an adrenaline-pumping aquatic adventure from Key West? Our Jet Ski Island Tour provides two hours of exhilarating maritime action. During this guided excursion, youll travel twenty-six total miles around the splendid coastline of Key West. Our knowledgeable local guides will lead you across the wondrous cerulean waters of the area. You can choose to zoom across the serene waters at full throttle or cruise and enjoy the panoramic sights at a leisurely pace.
Old town offers shops and art galleries from one end of the spectrum to the other. The exceptional diversity in restaurants reflects the numerous countries of origins of the residents. Bars and nightclubs range from the local Hog's Breath Saloon and Sloppy Joe's to Hard Rock Cafe. What ever your lifestyle Key West has something of interest for you.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $488,410
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $784,251; Detached houses: $837,038; Townhouses or other attached units: $663,229; In 2-unit structures: $1,042,528; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $967,672; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $913,508; Mobile homes: $97,196; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $167,010
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 22,463. Key West covers 5.95 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 8 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 33040, 33041, 33045.
Weather
Key West, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and warm during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 70's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 89.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 65.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Key West is 38.94 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 5.45 Inches.
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