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Population:
150,624
Elevation:
188 feet above sea
level
Land Area:
95.7 miles
Location:
Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, is located in the northwestern part of
Florida on Interstate 10
Time Zone:
Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Tallahassee, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am
in Los Angeles). Tallahassee observes Daylight Savings Time from April -
October
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
51.6 |
54.6 |
60.9 |
66.2 |
74.2 |
80.1 |
82.1 |
81.8 |
78.6 |
68.9 |
60.3 |
53.6 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
63.6 |
67.2 |
73.8 |
79.7 |
86.3 |
90.7 |
91.8 |
91.3 |
88.3 |
81.0 |
72.8 |
65.6 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
39.6 |
42.0 |
48.1 |
52.8 |
62.1 |
69.5 |
72.4 |
72.3 |
68.8 |
56.6 |
47.8 |
41.5 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
5.4 |
4.6 |
6.4 |
3.6 |
4.8 |
6.7 |
7.8 |
6.8 |
4.8 |
3.2 |
3.8 |
4.0 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precipitation |
10 |
9 |
9 |
6 |
8 |
13 |
17 |
14 |
9 |
5 |
7 |
8 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
6.7 |
7.1 |
7.5 |
6.8 |
6.2 |
5.7 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
5.9 |
6.3 |
5.9 |
6.3 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
87 |
87 |
89 |
91 |
90 |
91 |
94 |
95 |
93 |
91 |
90 |
88 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
58 |
54 |
51 |
47 |
50 |
56 |
61 |
61 |
58 |
53 |
55 |
57 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
58 |
61 |
65 |
74 |
76 |
71 |
64 |
64 |
65 |
73 |
66 |
57 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
8 |
8 |
9 |
11 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
7 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
13 |
14 |
17 |
16 |
12 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
Cloudy days |
15 |
13 |
13 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
14 |
|
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:
Winter tends to be the busy
season as visitors from the north come south to escape the cold. However, as
the capital of Florida as well as the home of Florida State University, any time
of year is busy in this vibrant city. With four very moderate seasons,
Tallahassee offers its visitors ideal weather conditions. The summer can get
hot with temperatures often exceeding 90 F during the day so dress accordingly.
The evenings do cool off to a more comfortable 70 F, making outdoor activities
better during this time of day. Spring and fall are quite pleasant. With
daytime high temperatures near 80 F during the day and the nights a cool 50 F,
it’s the perfect time to experience any of the many outdoor activities
available. Winters are mild when compared to the home towns of Tallahassee’s
northern visitors and all of the sites and attractions are open for visitors.
Of course, virtually any time of the year there is something of interest taking
place in the Capitol and at FSU.
How to Get There:
By Air
Tallahassee Regional Airport
3300 Capital Cir SW.
Tallahassee, FL 32310
850-891-7800
Serviced by six
national/regional airlines, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, Airport
Gallery, retail shops, restaurants, lounge, FAMU lounge and visitor information
station.
Ground Transportation
Most of the major car rental
companies, as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus services are available at
the airport and throughout the city.
By Car
There is direct access into
Tallahassee from Interstate 10 from both the east and the west. From the major
cities of the north as well as south Florida, it is best to take Interstate 75
to Interstate 10 and travel west.
By Train
Amtrak
Downtown, Railroad Ave
Tallahassee, Florida 32310
800-872-7245
Amtrak services Tallahassee
with east-west service aboard the transcontinental Sunset with limited stops in
LA, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami.
By Bus
Greyhound
112 W Tennessee Street
Tallahassee FL, 32301
850-222-4249
How to Get Around:
With so many things to see and
do in and around the city, the best way to get around is by either personal or
rental car.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day- Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day-
3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day- 3rd Mon. in
Feb.
Memorial Day- last Mon. in May
Independence Day- July 4
Labor Day- 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day- 4th Thurs. in
Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day- Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve- Dec. 31
