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Citrus Hills’ Ideal Micro-Climate
Citrus Hills’ Ideal Micro-Climate
A unique series of geographical and atmospheric conditions converge at the Villages of Citrus Hills to create an ideal micro-climate that is different from anywhere else in Florida. The combination of our exceptional coastal elevation, world-renown springs, and position within the state mean that Citrus Hills’ summers tend to be cooler, breezier, and less humid, and our winters warmer and milder than elsewhere in Florida. This allows you to enjoy our world-class Resort-Style Living™ 365 days a year!
Coastal Elevation
When most people think of Florida—they think flat, hot, and humid. When you experience the Villages of Citrus Hills, you will discover incredible elevations, cooler temperatures, and gentle breezes. A quick look at the data explains why.
Coastal Florida Elevations
- Naples: 3.28 ft from sea level
- Key West: 3.29 ft from sea level
- Miami: 6.56 ft from sea level
- Bradenton: 5.91 ft from seal level
- Fort Myers: 10.1 ft from sea level
- Citrus Hills: Over 240’ above sea level!
- Key West: 3.29 ft from sea level
- Miami: 6.56 ft from sea level
- Bradenton: 5.91 ft from seal level
- Fort Myers: 10.1 ft from sea level
- Citrus Hills: Over 240’ above sea level!
Unlike most parts of Florida that are just a few feet above sea level, Citrus Hills enjoys one of the highest elevations in the state. As a result, when the summer breezes from the Gulf of Mexico interact with Citrus Hills’ higher altitudes, the air circulates and becomes cooler and less humid in the summer. In the winter, the proximity to the coast keeps days milder and more comfortable. With average temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees and gentle breezes all year-around, Citrus Hills’ unique Micro-Climate offers an escape from the humid, swampy, heat that plagues the rest of Florida. Best of all, with elevations over 240’ above sea level, you are relieved from flooding, hurricane, and other climate risks and out-of-control insurance costs.
Florida boasts the highest concentration of freshwater springs in the world, and our county is home to the largest springs in the state. Just 12 minutes from Citrus Hills, the Hunger Kings Bay-Three Sisters spring network is Florida’s largest spring, producing over 630 Million Gallons per day of crystal clear water at a constant 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, just 10-miles to our north, Florida’s second largest spring, Rainbow Spring, produces over 400 Million Gallons per day at a constant 74.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Together, the natural springs surrounding Citrus Hills gush over One Billion gallons of freshwater that ranges in temperature from 72 to 74 degrees, 365-days a year. These phenomenal, world-renowned springs cool the air temperatures in the summer and make winters more temperate, allowing you to enjoy being outside in fantastic weather all year-round.
Unlike most parts of Florida that are just a few feet above sea level, Citrus Hills enjoys one of the highest elevations in the state. As a result, when the summer breezes from the Gulf of Mexico interact with Citrus Hills’ higher altitudes, the air circulates and becomes cooler and less humid in the summer. In the winter, the proximity to the coast keeps days milder and more comfortable. With average temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees and gentle breezes all year-around, Citrus Hills’ unique Micro-Climate offers an escape from the humid, swampy, heat that plagues the rest of Florida. Best of all, with elevations over 240’ above sea level, you are relieved from flooding, hurricane, and other climate risks and out-of-control insurance costs.
