Clermont, Florida
Clermont is a city of 46,853 people in Lake County, Florida, founded in 1875.
Why visit Clermont
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Epic Theatres of Clermont, Florida Citrus Tower, Clermont Woman's Club and Citrus Tower.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Clermont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clermont
Clermont is the most populous city in Lake County, within the U.S. state of Florida. The population was 43,021 in 2020. It is about 22 miles (35 km) west of Orlando and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Leesburg. The city is largely residential in character and its economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and tourism-oriented restaurants and bars.
From the Wikipedia article Clermont, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Florida Citrus Tower
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Observation tower in Clermont, Florida
Museums and landmarks3
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Clermont Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Social club in Florida, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Paradise Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Paradise Park is a large enclosed wooded park open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. Built by this community in 2006, the park is...
2510 S Hwy 27, Clermont
sunrise-sunset
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
2050 East Highway 50, Clermont
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
750 East Highway 50, Clermont
Mo-Su 10:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00
SnoMos
Ice cream · Shaved Ice · 2.4 mi
13800 South Greater Hills Boulevard, Clermont
Mo-Fr 13:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
The View at Clermont National
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
2601 Clermont National Drive, Clermont
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
1520 East Highway 50, Clermont
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.5 mi
1625 East Highway 50, Clermont
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Robota Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
1500 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00
45 more on the map.
History
Before European colonization and settlement, the area which is today Clermont was originally inhabited by the indigenous Timucua people. Urriparacoxi was reportedly a chieftain in the area during the 1539-40 Hernando de Soto expeditions. The population of the Timucua were whittled by epidemics of infectious diseases introduced by Europeans, then by attacks and slave raids largely conducted under Spanish colonial rule.
After the collapse of Timucua society, the indigenous Seminole people came to inhabit the region. In 1819, Florida was acquired by the United States from Spain with the Adams–Onís Treaty. Four years later, the area of modern-day Clermont became a part of an Indian reservation under the Treaty of Moultrie Creek. The Seminole were ultimately ethnically cleansed by federal troops in the Seminole Wars or driven out on the Trail of Tears. The region was geographically called the High Sand Hills by Americans, according to maps by Washington Hood. The first white settlers arrived in the area in 1853, soon after the Seminole Wars.
Clermont was founded in 1884, and named for the French birthplace of A.F. Wrotnowski, manager of the Clermont Improvement Company, a company to develop land. The municipality was incorporated as a town from June 9, 1891, then disbanded on May 25, 1895. It was reincorporated as a city on December 28, 1916.
From the History section of Clermont, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
WoodSpring Suites Orlando Clermont
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
16311 FL-50, Clermont
Churches and places of worship31
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Clermont
Church · Catholic · 3.8 mi
720 12th Street, Clermont
Islamic Center of Clermont
Place of worship · 1.0 mi
15020 Johns Lake Road, Clermont
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare10
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clermont
Hospital · 2.0 mi
2901 Sr 50, Clermont
Map of Clermont
189 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 49°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 52°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 56°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 61°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 74°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 73°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 67°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 58°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 74°F | 53°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clermont 9 S (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Minneola 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Winter Garden 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Horizon West 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Groveland 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Lake Butler 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Ocoee 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Four Corners 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Doctor Phillips 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Pine Hills 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Apopka 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Citrus Tower Clermont04, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Clermont - Hartwood Marsh Road & Lake Minnehaha, Jared, CC BY 2.0
- US27SB Clermont FL50 exit, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clermont - Citrus Tower - New Paint, Jared, CC BY 2.0
- Clermont - Citrus Tower - New Paint (2), Jared, CC BY 2.0
- Clermont city limit US27SB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clermontwomansclub1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Vella americana (24135677), ritirene, CC BY 4.0
- Valley of Fog (31877504083), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- ISS045-E-21380 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-250533 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-21379 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-250535 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-21378 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-250534 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS026-E-7783 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-50423 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104094 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Tetramorium bicarinatum casent0102736 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104094 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104095 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Tetramorium bicarinatum casent0102736 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Tetramorium bicarinatum casent0102736 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104094 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Tetramorium bicarinatum casent0102736 profile 2, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104095 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Tetramorium bicarinatum casent0102736 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104095 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104094 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Monomorium pharaonis casent0104095 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Citrus Tower, The shyguy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Florida Citrus Tower, jaygannett, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Christmas Tree & Cat looking at camera, Jared, CC BY 2.0
- CR561sSignRightRoad-LakeCountyFL (29586466391), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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