"The wealth of south Florida, but even more important, the meaning and significance of south Florida lies in the black muck of the Everglades and the inevitable development of this country to be the great tropic agricultural center of the world."
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Weather and climate
The Everglades are a semitropical region. On average the warmest month is July. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 107°F. January is the coolest month on an average year. The coldest temperature ever recorded was 24°F in 1977. It is typically hot during summer, with temperatures averaging in the 80's and humidity is generally over 90%. It is typically mild during winter and the temperatures tend to be in the 60's. summer months tend to be wetter than winter. On a normal year, June is often the wettest month, with precipitation of 9.89 inches ordinarily. overall the average precipitation is 52.10 inches. Mosquito season is also during rainy season. hurricane season lasts from may 1st through November 15th. The temperature is mild and pleasent from December through April, occasionally rare cold fronts happen causing near freezing temperatures. Thunderstorms are common during the afternoon. There is an average of 263 days of sunlight a year, an average comfort index of 29, and an average UV index of 7.1. Elevation can range between 9-8 ft throughout the park. There is normally 0 inches of snow a year. During the summer you would need shorts and tank tops or clothes that keep you cool in warm temperatures. You will also need rain gear. During the winter you might need sweatpants and sweatshirts or clothes for mild temperatures, but you might want to pack for a cold fronts that come through and bring near freezing temperatures so you would want to be prepared and ready for that. You will also need rain gear.