El Chico, FL
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida
El Chico is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida. It is 1.4 miles SE of Big Coppitt Key, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 33042.
El Chico at a glance
- State
- Florida
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 33042
- Nearest town
- Big Coppitt Key (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 24.5981, -81.6611
Weather in El Chico now
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El Chico weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Chico.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Chico
What is the weather usually like in El Chico?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 66°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Chico: December to March, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KEY WEST NAS, FL US (USW00012850), adjusted for the elevation of El Chico.
El Chico weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Chico through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 46 min |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| June | 6:36 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| July | 6:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 20 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 37 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in El Chico?
El Chico has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 66°F (19°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit El Chico is December to March. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near El Chico
The closest live webcam is Big Coppitt Key, 0.4 miles E of El Chico.
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Questions about El Chico
Where is El Chico, FL?
El Chico is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, 1.4 miles SE of Big Coppitt Key.
What county is El Chico in?
El Chico is in Monroe County, Florida.
What is the ZIP code of El Chico, FL?
The ZIP code for El Chico is 33042.
What is the nearest town to El Chico?
Big Coppitt Key, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Chico?
Yes. The closest is Big Coppitt Key, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Chico?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in El Chico?
January, with an average low of 66°F (19°C).
How much does it rain in El Chico?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in El Chico?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit El Chico?
December to March, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Chico have?
Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).
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