Kennedy Space Center
Merritt Island, United States
The Kennedy Space Center is a NASA facility, spaceport, research institute, and Moonport located in Merritt Island. Named after John F. Kennedy, this site is part of the Eastern Range and has been in operation since 1962. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United States, ranking 50th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is drier from January through April, with daily highs between 20 °C and 23 °C and approximately 7 to 12 rainy days each month. In May, the high is 26 °C with about 15 rainy days. During the summer months of June, July, August, and September, temperatures are warmer, with daily highs reaching up to 29 °C. These months also see the highest amount of rain, with July and August having about 28 rainy days each, and September having about 22 rainy days. In November and December, daily highs are between 21 °C and 24 °C, with about 9 to 10 rainy days.
The site is situated at an elevation of 3.0 m and is 1200 km from Washington, D.C. To reach the area, travelers can fly into Melbourne Orlando International Airport, which is 47 km away, or Orlando Sanford International Airport, which is 64 km from the facility.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is August, with about 169 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 67 | 88 | 60 | 74 | 150 | 132 | 169 | 168 | 125 | 73 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
