| Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
 | | Cortez, Florida Climate Summary Temperature     •   Average annual temperature: 72.7°F (22.6°C)•   Average daily maximum temperature: 81.4°F (27.4°C)
 •   Average daily minimum temperature: 63.9°F (17.7°C)
 •   Record high temperature: 102°F (38.9°C)
 •   Record low temperature: 22°F (-5.6°C)
 Precipitation     •   Average annual precipitation: 53.23 inches (135.2 cm)•   Average number of days with measurable precipitation: 116
 •   Record 24-hour rainfall: 15.55 inches (39.5 cm)
 Humidity     •   Average annual relative humidity: 77%•   Average daily maximum relative humidity: 86%
 •   Average daily minimum relative humidity: 68%
 Wind     •   Average annual wind speed: 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h)•   Average daily maximum wind speed: 13.0 mph (20.9 km/h)
 •   Average daily minimum wind speed: 7.4 mph (11.9 km/h)
 Sunshine     •   Average annual sunshine: 2,670 hours•   Average daily sunshine: 7.3 hours
 Climate Type     •   Humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification: Cfa) Climate Summary Cortez, Florida has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 72.7°F (22.6°C), with average daily maximum temperatures of 81.4°F (27.4°C) and average daily minimum temperatures of 63.9°F (17.7°C). The record high temperature in Cortez is 102°F (38.9°C), while the record low temperature is 22°F (-5.6°C). Cortez receives an average of 53.23 inches (135.2 cm) of precipitation each year, with an average of 116 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest month is June, with an average of 8.26 inches (21 cm) of rain, while the driest month is October, with an average of 2.11 inches (5.4 cm) of rain. The average annual relative humidity in Cortez is 77%, with an average daily maximum relative humidity of 86% and an average daily minimum relative humidity of 68%. The average annual wind speed in Cortez is 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h), with an average daily maximum wind speed of 13.0 mph (20.9 km/h) and an average daily minimum wind speed of 7.4 mph (11.9 km/h). Cortez receives an average of 2,670 hours of sunshine each year, with an average daily sunshine of 7.3 hours. | 
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 | Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
 Tourist Attractions| | Natural History     •   Cortez Beach is renowned for its pristine white sand and abundant marine life, including loggerhead and green sea turtles nesting on its shores.     •   The nearby Sarasota Bay Estuary is a vital ecosystem supporting a diverse array of fish, birds, and other wildlife. Science     •   The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, located in Cortez, is a world-renowned research institution dedicated to marine science and conservation.     •   The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) also has a presence in Cortez, conducting cutting-edge oceanographic research. Personalities     •   John Ringling, founder of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, had a winter home in Cortez.     •   Author and environmentalist Peter Matthiessen spent his later years in Cortez and was active in local conservation efforts.     •   The Cortez Cultural Center showcases the rich history and culture of the fishing village, including its renowned seafood restaurants. | 
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 Nearby Cities:| | There is no town named Cortez, FL. There is a town named Cortez, CO. | 
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