Why visit Harlem
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Capt. F. Deane Duff House, Clewiston Historic Schools, Clewiston Golf Course and Sugarland Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 51°F.
Weather in Harlem
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harlem
Harlem is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hendry County, Florida, United States. It was established in 1926, and its population is predominantly African American. The population was 2,441 at the 2020 census, down from 2,658 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Clewiston, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA).
From the Wikipedia article Harlem, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Capt. F. Deane Duff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic site in Clewiston, Florida, USA
Clewiston Historic Schools
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic schools in Clewiston, Florida, USA
Clewiston Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic site in Clewiston, Florida, USA
Clewiston Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Movie theater in Clewiston, Florida, USA
Executive House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic site in Clewiston, Florida, USA
Scharnberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic site in Clewiston, Florida, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
1014 West Sugarland Highway, Clewiston
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
100 South Berner Road, Clewiston
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clewiston
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1024 West Sugerland Highway, Clewiston
History
In 1926, a Black settlement on Lake Okeechobee was relocated into what is now Harlem. By the mid 1920s, sugar had become the predominant agricultural crop in Southern Florida. Harlem, Florida was established around 1928 under the name "Townsite", as a camp for the sugar plantation workers, and it is historically a Black town.
The Harlem Academy was the main school for the community. In the 1971, the Harlem Academy closed after racial integration, and the Harlem students were bussed to Clewiston, Florida. A.A. Thomas and his wife Lois Thomas were largely responsible for the Harlem Academy, and after the closure they opened a local day care.
From the History section of Harlem, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
New Life Bible Learning Center
Place of worship
1220 Mississippi Avenue, Clewiston
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Harlem
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 51°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 54°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 57°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 62°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 7.2 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 7.3 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 7.9 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 6.2 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 68°F | 2.1 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 59°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 54°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clewiston #2 (6 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
Hendry County has had 24 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)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Palm Beach County Glades Airport (PHK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Belle Glade 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Immokalee 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Fort Denaud 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Cypress Quarters 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- The Acreage 42 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Lehigh Acres 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wellington 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Royal Palm Beach 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- West Palm Beach 51 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- Clewiston FL Historic School 325-01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clewiston FL Inn01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clewiston FL Dixie Crystal Theatre01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clewison FL Duff House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clewiston FL Executive House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clewiston FL Scharnberg House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clewiston FL Museum and ChoComm01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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