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Florida Weather in January The water temperature for the Gulf of Mexico (West Coast) ranges from above 50 degrees Fahrenheit to the high 60s. The Atlantic Ocean’s (East Coast) waters average mid-to-high 50s from Central Florida north.

Average water temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean

No need to worry about cold ocean waters during January when you’re in Miami. The water is always warm, and you can swim as you like.

During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter.

The best time of year to go to Central Florida is between January and early May. That’s when you’ll notice the warmest (but not scorching, humid, or unbearably hot) temperatures and driest days. If you avoid high travel holidays, you’ll also be privy to great deals and slimmer crowds.

The Most Beautiful Spots in Florida

• Key West. Art Gallery, Botanical Garden, Museum, Natural Feature.
• Everglades National Park. Park.
• Vero Beach. Natural Feature.
• Sanibel Island. Natural Feature.
• Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Park.
• Molasses Reef. Natural Feature.
• Fort Walton Beach. Natural Feature.
• Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Park.

According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Florida For 2021

• Florida City. Flickr Jimmy Baikovicius.
• Lake City. Flickr BEV Norton.
• Opa Locka. Flickr Chris Goldberg.
• Lake Park. Google Maps.
• Panama City Beach. Flickr Mr.
• Miami Beach. Flickr Giuseppe Milo.
• Perry. Wikipedia Michael Rivera.
• Daytona Beach.

Keep reading for a rundown of the top 20 worst places to live in Florida.

• Daytona Beach.
• Leesburg.
• Cocoa.
• Panama City.
• Panama City Beach.
• Belle Glade.
• Pembroke Park.
• Ocala.

Some of the Central Florida highlights include Holly Hill, Daytona Beach and Palatka. However, Kissimmee has the ignominious award of being number one on the list, making it the worst place to call home in Florida. The video cites a lack of affordable housing along with crime-ridden hotels and motels.

Siesta Key is truly one of the best beach towns to live or retire to in Florida.

As damaging storms and other effects of climate change have hit Florida particularly hard in the past few years, some older adults living there have become concerned about their safety and their ability to enjoy retirement. So they’re fleeing this otherwise balmy state.

Here are 10 areas in the Sunshine State that offer affordable active adult communities.

• Boynton Beach.
• Sarasota.
• St. Petersburg.
• Delray Beach.
• Ocala.
• Lakeland.
• Fort Myers.
• Jacksonville.

10 Affordable Beach Towns in Florida

• Titusville. Median Home Price: $130,500.
• Sebastian. Median Home Price: $175,900.
• Port Charlotte. Median Home Price: $150,200.
• Fort Pierce. Median Home Price: $100,100.
• Daytona Beach. Median Home Price: $141,000.
• Venice. Median Home Price: $241,600.
• Palm Bay. Median Home Price: $136,600.
• Melbourne.

Key Findings

1. Biloxi, MS. Biloxi, Mississippi, ranks at the top of our list as the most affordable beach town in America.
2. Gulfport, MS. With almost seven miles of white sandy beaches, Gulfport, Mississippi, ranks as a strong second.
3. Port Arthur, TX.
4. Pensacola, FL.
5. Ocean Springs, MS.
6. Bay St.
7. Freeport, TX.
8. Melbourne, FL.

10 Crazy Cheap Beach Towns for Coastal Living

1. Pedasí, Panama. Estimated cost of living per month: Approximately $1,200 – $1,500 for two people.
2. Cartagena, Colombia.
3. Penang, Malaysia.
4. Canggu, Bali.
5. Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
6. Gulfport, Mississippi.
7. Cascais, Portugal.
8. Ao Nang, Thailand.

Four common ways to purchase either a second home or investment property are:

1. Available cash.
2. Utilizing a cash-out refinance on your primary residence.
3. Taking out a second mortgage (HELOC or fixed home equity loan) on your current home.
4. Secure the first mortgage using subject property itself as collateral.

Research finds that spending time by the ocean is pretty good for your wellbeing. In fact, according to an analysis of English census data published in the journal Health Place, those who live by the coast report better physical and mental health than those who don’t.

Breathing in sea air can help to combat cancer and cholesterol. A Belgian research team has found evidence that the tiny seawater drops that we breath when we are near the coast may have a significant role in the prevention of lung cancer and on the level of cholesterol, impacting the genes that enact them.

Here are the downsides of coastal living, ranging from annoying to downright devastating.

• Visitors. Seaside dwellers often find that their home is in high demand for the holidays of others.
• Sand. Sand, sand and more sand.
• Salt and sea breezes.
• Repairs and insurance.
• Extreme weather, coastal erosion and rising sea levels.

The study lasted 48 weeks and produced some evidence that the salt air was helping to clear out the lungs of the patients. Not only that, but the patients also showed signs of fewer flare-ups and a reduced need for certain antibiotics.