Palatka Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
About Palatka
Palatka has a humid subtropical climate, with mild weather during winters and hot weather during summers. High temperatures average 64 to 91 °F (18-33 °C) throughout the year. High heat indices are not uncommon for the summer months in the Palatka area. High temperatures can reach mid to high 90s with heat index ranges of 105-115 °F. It is common for daily thunderstorms to erupt during a standard summer afternoon. These are caused by the heating of the land and water, combined with extremely high humidity. During winter, the area can experience hard freezes during the night. Such cold weather is usually short lived, as the city averages only 15 nights below freezing. Even rarer in Palatka than freezing temperatures is snow. When snow does fall, it usually melts before touching the ground,
Top Attractions in Palatka
Explore the best things to see and do in Palatka:
- ★Angel's Diner
- ★Blue Crab Festival
- ★Bronson-Mulholland House
- ★Dunns Creek State Park
- ★Florida Azalea Festival
- ★Florida School of the Arts
- ★Historic Lemon Street
- ★Larimer Arts Center
Where to Eat in Palatka
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Angel's Dining Car
- 🍴Corky Bell's Seafood at Gator Landing
- 🍴Niko's Pizza
- 🍴Pizzaboyz
Where to Stay in Palatka
- 🏨Crystal Cove Riverfront Resort & Suites Palatka
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express and Suites
- 🏨St Johns Campgrounds
Palatka Travel Guide Sections
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