Westwood Lakes, Florida
Westwood Lakes is a community of 10,553 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Why visit Westwood Lakes
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Florida International University, Frost Art Museum, Concord Park and Miller Drive Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 58°F.
Weather in Westwood Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westwood Lakes
Westwood Lakes is a census-designated place and unincorporated community of Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 11,373 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Westwood Lakes, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Florida International University
School · 2.0 mi
Public research university in Westchester, Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Tamiami Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Public park in Miami, Florida, United States
Restaurants and cafes19
Du Kang
Restaurant · Chinese, Peruvian · 1.0 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare3
DelaCalle Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
10775 Southwest 56th Street, Miami
Map of Westwood Lakes
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 58°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 63°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 67°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 87°F | 71°F | 6.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 10.4 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 8.7 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 10.8 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 9.3 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 72°F | 8.4 in |
| Nov | 82°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 62°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Nwsfo (2 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
Miami-Dade County has had 27 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
Miami Executive Airport (TMB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Westchester 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Sunset 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Olympia Heights 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Kendale Lakes 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Tamiami 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Glenvar Heights 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Fountainebleau 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Kendall 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- The Crossings 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Coral Terrace 4 mi east, about 7 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
- FIU ChemistryPhysics, Comayagua99 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frost Art Museum, User:Comayagua99, CC BY 3.0
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