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Local Weather South Florida's subtropical climate ensures plentiful sunshine year-round. Winters are normally dry and mild, with the occasional weather front coming through bringing winds and some rain. Summers are hot and humid with scattered thundershowers most afternoons. The powerful rays of the sun make it a good idea to wear a hat, sunglasses, protective clothing, and SPF-15 (or above) sunscreen when planning outdoor activities. Local Weather Forecasts Current Conditions at the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse National Weather Service Tides Average Temperatures and Rainfall (Information for Miami Beach, 1961 - 1990, courtesy of the Florida Climate Center)  Month Minimum Temp (F) Maximum Temp (F) Average Temp (F) Average Rain (in)  January 62  74  68  2.17  February 63  74  68  2.19  March 67  76  72  1.92  April 70  79  75  2.29  May 74  82  78  5.78  June 76  85  81  7.14  July 78  87  82  3.95  August 78  87  83  4.62  September 77  86  82  6.27  October 74  83  78  4.62  November 69  79  74  2.80  December 65  75  70  1.69  Annual 71  81  76  45.44 Hurricanes Born in tropical waters, these awesome spiraling storms have been the cause of fear for sailors and coastal residents for as long as they have been here. In years past the hurricane's screaming winds and crashing surf would strike unannounced. Today, with satellites, planes, and modern communications, the arrival of these storms is expected but they still cause deaths and billions of dollars of damage each year during hurricane season (Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th). For more information about hurricanes, explore the links below. Hurricane Basics http://hurricanes.noaa.gov/prepare/ National Hurricane Center http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ University of Illinois Hurricanes online meteorology guide http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/hurr/home.rxml Miami Museum of Science Hurricane: Storm Science http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/

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Homestead, FL 33033-5634

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Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2003, 10:00:00
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