Weather on August 17 at Dry Tortugas
Dry Tortugas National Park
Based on 55 years of data from Key West, FL
Planning Your Visit
August 17th in Dry Tortugas National Park (via Key West, FL) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 80°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 2025 (90°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (80°F) — a 10°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 5.33" of rain. The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Dry Tortugas? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 92°F | 78°F | 5.33" | -- |
| 2023 | 93°F | 77°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2022 | 94°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 82°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2020 | 95°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 92°F | 83°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 91°F | 83°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | -- | 81°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 76°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 2015 | 94°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 92°F | 84°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 88°F | 80°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2012 | 91°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 89°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 80°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 2009 | 87°F | 78°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2008 | 90°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 87°F | 76°F | 0.38" | 0" |
| 2006 | 92°F | 83°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 96°F | 74°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 92°F | 79°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2003 | 88°F | 76°F | -- | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 76°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2001 | 91°F | 83°F | 1.73" | 0" |
| 2000 | 89°F | 77°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 76°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 1998 | 91°F | 80°F | 0.48" | 0" |
| 1997 | 90°F | 84°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 90°F | 79°F | 0.66" | 0" |
| 1995 | 90°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 91°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 90°F | 83°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 90°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 91°F | 83°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 88°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 91°F | 76°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 1988 | 91°F | 81°F | 0.69" | 0" |
| 1987 | 92°F | 83°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 1986 | 90°F | 80°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 89°F | 78°F | 0.91" | 0" |
| 1984 | 92°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 91°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 88°F | 78°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 84°F | 78°F | 3.15" | 0" |
| 1980 | 91°F | 83°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 89°F | 81°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 89°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 88°F | 78°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1976 | 85°F | 75°F | 1.65" | 0" |
| 1975 | 90°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 89°F | 83°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1973 | 90°F | 78°F | 0.43" | 0" |
| 1972 | 89°F | 80°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1971 | 89°F | 82°F | 0" | 0" |