Why visit South Bay
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Torry Island Swing Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in South Bay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Bay
South Bay is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is the westernmost municipality in the South Florida metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, South Bay had a population of 4,860. While the current estimates place South Bay's population in the incorporated city limits at more than 4,000 people, surrounding areas increase the population figures to 54,000 people in a 25-mile (40 km) radius and more than 1.4 million in a 50-mile (80 km) radius.
From the Wikipedia article South Bay, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
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Torry Island Swing Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Belle Glade, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay2
Gas and EV charging3
History
South Bay was named for its location on Lake Okeechobee. The town was incorporated in 1941. The first mayor of South Bay was Aubrey (a.k.a. "Orb") Walker, who, along with his brother, Haughty D. Walker (a.k.a. "Haught"), survived the great hurricane of 1928 by gathering his family members onto a boat in the canal.
From the History section of South Bay, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Educational Services Program-West
School · 5.0 mi
38811 James Wheeler Way, Belle Glade
Glades Construction Academy At West Tech
School · 4.0 mi
2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade
Pioneer Park Elementary School
School · 3.9 mi
39500 Pioneer Park Rd, Belle Glade
Rosenwald Elementary School
School · 1.9 mi
1321 Martin L King Jr Blvd, South Bay
Map of South Bay
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 52°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 79°F | 53°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 60°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 9.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 8.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 60°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 56°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Belle Glade Hcn (4 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
Palm Beach County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
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, 7 miles away.
- Belle Glade 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Pahokee 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Clewiston 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Harlem 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Moore Haven 25 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Westlake 27 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Wellington 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- The Acreage 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Indiantown 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Royal Palm Beach 31 mi east, about 50 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
- South Bay FL city hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Bay, FL 33493, USA - panoramio (2), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Bay, FL 33493, USA - panoramio (1), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Bay, FL 33493, USA - panoramio (3), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Bay, FL 33493, USA - panoramio, William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SpinningDrawbridge, ReignMan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US 27 near Lake Harbor - Rainbow (29636604495), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- US 27 - Mapillary (492505400434083), cubanoboi @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ruellia nudiflora aka Common Wild Petunia, RobertJBanach, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 27 - Mapillary (1245673673100354), cubanoboi @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 27 - Mapillary (449999831416996), cubanoboi @ Mapillary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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