NPS image by Shaun Wolfe
Biscayne National Park
Tonight at Biscayne National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here too; from prehistoric tribes to shipwrecks, and pineapple farmers to presidents. For many, the park is a boating, fishing, and diving destination, while others enjoy a warm breeze and peaceful scenery.
Weather & conditions
The park is situated in a subtropical climate, which ensures sunshine year-round. Winters are normally dry and mild, with occasional fronts bringing wind and little rain. Summer brings hot and humid weather with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoons. The average temperature in January is 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 82 in July. The average rainfall for the area is 2.17 inches in January and 3.95 inches in July. June to November is hurricane season.
What this latitude gives you
From 25.5° north, anything above declination +64.5° is circumpolar here: it never sets, so it is available on every clear night of the year. Anything below declination -64.5° never clears the horizon at all.
Astronomical darkness lasts through every night of the year here, including midsummer, which makes this a rare site for a June or July imaging trip.
We do not hold a measured Bortle class for this site, so treat the sky as unknown until you have taken a reading of your own.
Where to stay near Biscayne National Park
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- Address
- 9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead, FL 33033
- Phone
- 786-335-3620
- Coordinates
- 25.4906, -80.2102
- Official site
- nps.gov