Population:
108,787
Elevation:
50 feet above sea level
Land Area:
25.3 miles
Location:
Clearwater is conveniently located just a few miles west of Tampa and
north of St. Petersburg. It is easily accessible from major Interstate roadways
from both Midwestern
Florida (I-75) as well as the East (I-95). In addition,
Clearwater is easily
accessible from major Interstates serving the Midwestern Florida (I-75) and
Northeast (I-95) corridors, as well as Orlando (I-4).
Time Zone:
Clearwater is in the Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Clearwater, its 11am
in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles. It observes Daylight Savings Time from April
until October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
61.2
62.6
67.1
71.5
77.4
81.5
82.7
82.8
81.4
75.6
69.2
63.2
High temperature (°F)
70.7
72.1
76.5
80.9
86.5
89.6
90.6
90.7
89.4
84.3
78.2
72.6
Low temperature (°F)
51.7
53.1
57.7
62.0
68.3
73.4
74.7
74.8
73.4
66.8
60.0
53.8
Precipitation (in)
2.8
2.9
3.4
1.9
2.9
5.8
6.8
8.2
7.1
2.9
2.1
2.7
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precip.
7
7
7
5
6
12
16
16
13
7
5
6
Wind speed (mph)
8.6
9.1
9.4
9.2
8.6
7.9
7.1
6.9
7.6
8.3
8.2
8.3
Morning humidity (%)
87
86
87
86
85
86
87
90
91
89
88
88
Afternoon humidity (%)
60
57
55
52
53
60
64
65
63
58
58
60
Sunshine (%)
63
65
71
75
75
67
62
61
61
65
64
61
Days clear of clouds
10
9
11
11
11
6
3
3
5
11
12
10
Partly cloudy days
10
9
10
11
13
14
16
17
14
10
10
10
Cloudy days
12
10
10
8
8
10
12
11
11
9
9
11
Snowfall (in)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Local Seasons:
With mild temperatures year round, this city is a
paradise for anyone enjoying the out of doors. The city enjoys an average yearly
temperature of 73 degrees and the water in the Gulf of Mexico can average
as high as 85 degrees in the summer, making any time of year the perfect
time to enjoy one of the beautiful beaches. The tourist“season”, beginning in
mid-Nov and usually lasting through April is the busiest as many visitors from
colder climates come to enjoy the abundant sunshine, fine dining, and host of
other activities. Spring and fall are popular with those who like it a little
less busy and who enjoy a peaceful stroll on the beach. Summer is a great time
for those with families as there are plenty of wonderful and exciting things for
children of any age. No matter what the time of year, the welcomed visitor can
expect warm, balmy breezes, glorious sun and tropical vegetation as part of
their Florida visit.
How to Get There:
By Air:
Three airports just minutes from the beaches make
your arrival quick and easy. Both Tampa International Airport and the
St. Petersburg/Clearwater
International Airport are quite convenient.
Airport shuttles and rental cars are available at
both airports.
Tampa International Airport is 19 miles from
Clearwater Beach
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport
is 11 miles away.
Clearwater Executive
Airpark is designed for small private and corporate aircraft.
Tampa International Airport
5503 West Spruce Street, Tampa
813-870-8700
Clearwater – St. Petersburg Airport
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
is located on State Route 686 - Roosevelt Blvd. 4 miles north of St. Petersburg.
14700 Terminal Boulevard, Suite 221, Clearwater
727-453-7800
By Car:
Driving here is a popular option as St.
Petersburg/Clearwater is easily accessible from major Interstates along the
Midwest (I-75) and Northeast (I-95) corridors, as well as Orlando (I-4).
By Train:
If you're looking for a comfortable and
affordable alternative to driving, why not take the train? Amtrak offers service
into nearby Tampa and other surrounding areas.
Call 1-800-USA-RAIL for additional information
By Bus:
Greyhound Bus
Clearwater
800-229-9424
Call for location and schedule
How to Get Around:
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
(tel. 727-530-9911) operates motorized trolley service along Gulf Boulevard
(Fla. 699) between the Hurricane restaurant in St. Pete Beach and the Sheraton
Sand Key Resort (this entire trip, one way, takes about an hour), where it
connects with the Jolly Trolley (727/445-1200), which continues on Gulf
Boulevard through Clearwater Beach.
The PSTA trolley runs daily, every 20 minutes
between 5am and 10pm, to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Taxis
Along the beach, the major cab company is BATS
Taxi.
727-367-3702
National Holidays:
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in
January
President’ Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and
25
New Year’s Eve, December 31
Clearwater
