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The Dry Tortugas lie almost 70 miles west of Key West as a remote national park of 100 square miles, mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the area is known for Fort Jefferson, blue waters, coral reefs and marine life, and the many birds that frequent it. Its subtropical climate brings warm weather ranging from 60°F to 90°F, with a windier winter stormy season from December through March that brings rougher seas, and a summertime tropical storm season from June through November with a higher chance of isolated storms; summers are hot and humid, while winters are milder and drier.
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