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Population: 152,397
Elevation: 8 feet above sea level
Land Area: 31.7 square miles
Location: Located in the southeastern area of Florida, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, half way between Miami and West Palm Beach.
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Fort Lauderdale, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Fort Lauderdale observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October.
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
67.6 |
68.3 |
71.2 |
74.3 |
78.4 |
81.3 |
82.7 |
83.0 |
82.1 |
78.9 |
74.2 |
69.5 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
75.8 |
76.6 |
79.1 |
82.1 |
85.5 |
88.2 |
89.8 |
90.1 |
89.0 |
85.8 |
81.3 |
77.1 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
59.4 |
59.9 |
63.4 |
66.5 |
71.2 |
74.4 |
75.6 |
75.9 |
75.1 |
71.8 |
67.1 |
61.9 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
2.9 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
3.9 |
6.3 |
9.9 |
6.6 |
6.9 |
8.2 |
6.4 |
4.5 |
2.6 |
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) |
9.6 |
10.1 |
10.6 |
10.6 |
9.6 |
8.3 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
8.3 |
9.3 |
9.8 |
9.3 |
|
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 |
16 |
18 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
|
Cloudy days |
10 |
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:
Fort Lauderdale is a complete city offering year round enjoyment, regardless of the season. 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, not to mention theater, festivals, great shopping, and a host of sports activities. 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, or taking in one of the numerous cultural events taking place year round. Whatever the reason for visiting and regardless of the time of year, Fort Lauderdale offers its visitors warm sunny days and nights to remember.
How to Get There:
By Car
Fort Lauderdale is easily accessible via Interstate 95 or the Florida Turnpike from the north or south and Interstate 595/75 from the west.
By Plane
Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport
320 Terminal Drive
Fort Lauderdale FL 33315
954-359-6100
Conveniently located just south of the city and approximately 3 miles from the beach, 1 mile from Port Everglades.
The airport is served by many of the national airlines, a host of charter airlines as well as many of the regional and local carriers.
By Train
Amtrak
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
515 NE 3RD
ST
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-764-6551
Car Rental
Alamo 800-GO-ALAMO
Avis 800-831-2847
Budget 800-527-0700
Dollar 800-800-1000
Enterprise 800-736-8222
Hertz 800-654-3131
National 800-227-7368
Payless 800-PAY-LESS
Royal 954-768-0222
Thrifty 800-367-2277
Taxis
Yellow Cab 866-457-4141
Getting Around Town
By far the best way to see the city and enjoy all it has to offer is by either personal or rental car. In addition, there are various other means of transportation available.
Broward County Transit
954-357-8400
Public buses serve 410 square miles with 40 routes.
Tri-Rail
800-TRI-RAIL
A 67-mile commuter line links Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, with free shuttles to the airport.
Port Everglades
954-468-3539
Port Everglades is a favorite for more than 35 cruise ships and the US Navy.
Water Taxi/Water Bus
954-467-0008
Hop aboard one of Water Taxi’s boats and step ashore at major stops along the waterways.
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
