Geography of Dry Tortugas National Park
Geography of Dry Tortugas National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Dry Tortugas National Park
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Coordinates: 24°37′42.6″N 82°52′23.5″W (24.6285, -82.8732)
Quick facts about Dry Tortugas National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 24°37′42.6″N 82°52′23.5″W (24.6285, -82.8732) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Known for | Fort Jefferson and clear reef water |
| Local time | 3:31 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | February, March, April and May |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in Florida. Dry Tortugas National Park is a US national park known for Fort Jefferson and clear reef water.
Right now it is 85°F (30°C) in Dry Tortugas National Park with clear. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 81°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 17%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park is February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 68°F.
The closest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 181 mi away. Nearby highlights include Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park, Key Largo and Biscayne National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Dry Tortugas National Park today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Dry Tortugas National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73° | 68° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 72° | 68° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 75° | 72° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 77° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 82° | 80° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 81° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 86° | 82° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 87° | 82° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 81° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 83° | 79° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 78° | 75° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 75° | 72° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dry Tortugas National Park?
Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in Florida. Its coordinates are 24.6285, -82.8732. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dry Tortugas National Park right now?
It is currently 85°F (30°C) with clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park?
February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Dry Tortugas National Park, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dry Tortugas National Park in?
Dry Tortugas National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:31 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Dry Tortugas National Park?
The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), 181 mi away and Orlando International Airport (MCO), 280 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Dry Tortugas National Park?
Popular options include Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park, Key Largo, Biscayne National Park, Siesta Key Beach and Myakka River State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
