National park in Florida

Dry Tortugas National Park Map

Interactive map of Dry Tortugas National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 86°F now🕔 2:40 PM local📅 Best: February, March, April and May

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 86°F (30°C) in Dry Tortugas National Park with clear. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 85°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - 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 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Dry Tortugas National Park today at 9.9/10. 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.

Map 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

TypeNational park
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates24°37′42.6″N 82°52′23.5″W (24.6285, -82.8732)
Established1992
Known forFort Jefferson and clear reef water
Local time2:40 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, April and May
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring national parks in Florida

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Getting to Dry Tortugas National Park

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Key West · 69 mi · roughly 1.6 h driving
  • Havana · 109 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Miami · 185 mi · roughly 4.3 h driving
  • Tampa · 231 mi · roughly 5.3 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Dry Tortugas National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Miami International AirportMIA181 miMiami
Orlando International AirportMCO280 miOrlando

Things to do in Dry Tortugas National Park

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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 86°F (30°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 5 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 2:40 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 2:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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