KEY WEST - USA
Key West is a city and an island of the same name, the county seat of Monroe County, and an island in the Florida Keys It is considered the southernmost city in the continental United States.
Key West claims to be the only city in the lower 48 states never to have had a frost. Because of the proximity of the Gulf Stream in the Straits of Florida, about 12 miles (19 km) south and southeast, and the tempering effects of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and north, Key West has a notably mild, tropical climate.
Precipitation is characterized by dry and wet seasons. The period of November through April receives abundant sunshine and slightly less than 25 percent of the annual rainfall. This rainfall usually occurs in advance of cold fronts in a few heavy or light showers. May through October is normally the wet season, receiving approximately 53 percent of the yearly total in numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Rain falls on most days of the wet season. Early morning is the favoured time for these showers, which is different from mainland Florida, where showers and thunderstorms usually occur in the afternoon.
Easterly (tropical) waves during this season occasionally bring excessive rainfall, while infrequent hurricanes may be accompanied by unusually heavy amounts. At any rate, Key West is the driest city in Florida.
Key West is not like Miami. There aren't many high-end shops or big name brands. While there are a few, Key West is not the place for this type of shopping if of course shopping is your thing.
I really enjoyed Key West and the very laid back nature of the place appealed to me. I was there during the Key West boat race week “Nautica” and the atmosphere was very vibrant. I am sure I would love to return to Key West and sit in the warmth during one of Scotland’s harsh winters!!
Key West claims to be the only city in the lower 48 states never to have had a frost. Because of the proximity of the Gulf Stream in the Straits of Florida, about 12 miles (19 km) south and southeast, and the tempering effects of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and north, Key West has a notably mild, tropical climate.
Precipitation is characterized by dry and wet seasons. The period of November through April receives abundant sunshine and slightly less than 25 percent of the annual rainfall. This rainfall usually occurs in advance of cold fronts in a few heavy or light showers. May through October is normally the wet season, receiving approximately 53 percent of the yearly total in numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Rain falls on most days of the wet season. Early morning is the favoured time for these showers, which is different from mainland Florida, where showers and thunderstorms usually occur in the afternoon.
Easterly (tropical) waves during this season occasionally bring excessive rainfall, while infrequent hurricanes may be accompanied by unusually heavy amounts. At any rate, Key West is the driest city in Florida.
Key West is not like Miami. There aren't many high-end shops or big name brands. While there are a few, Key West is not the place for this type of shopping if of course shopping is your thing.
I really enjoyed Key West and the very laid back nature of the place appealed to me. I was there during the Key West boat race week “Nautica” and the atmosphere was very vibrant. I am sure I would love to return to Key West and sit in the warmth during one of Scotland’s harsh winters!!
