City in Florida

Key West Map

Interactive map of Key West with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 82°F now🕔 2:18 AM local📅 Best: January, February, April and May👥 25.000

Summary

Key West is a city in Florida. Key West is known for Southernmost point and sunset celebrations. It has a population of about 25.000.

Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Key West with overcast. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 78°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Key West is January, February, 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 67°F.

The closest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 127 mi away. Nearby highlights include Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park and Key Largo.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 82°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Key West today at 8.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Key West

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Coordinates: 24°33′18.4″N 81°46′48″W (24.5551, -81.78)

Quick facts about Key West

TypeCity
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates24°33′18.4″N 81°46′48″W (24.5551, -81.78)
Population25.000
Known forSouthernmost point and sunset celebrations
Local time2:18 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, April and May
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring cities in Florida

Sorted by distance from Key West.

Getting to Key West

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Havana · 106 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Miami · 130 mi · roughly 3 h driving
  • Tampa · 238 mi · roughly 5.5 h driving

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

Airports near Key West

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Miami International AirportMIA127 miMiami
Orlando International AirportMCO269 miOrlando

Things to do in Key West

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Key West.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Key West?

Key West is a city in Florida. Its coordinates are 24.5551, -81.78. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Key West right now?

It is currently 82°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 13 mph.

When is the best time to visit Key West?

January, February, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Key West, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Key West in?

Key West observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 2:18 AM.

How many people live in Key West?

Key West has a population of approximately 25.000.

What is the nearest airport to Key West?

The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), 127 mi away and Orlando International Airport (MCO), 269 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Key West?

Popular options include Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park, Key Largo, Biscayne National Park and South Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 October 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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