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This is the current conditions weather report for Apalachicola. The report was made 68 minutes ago, at 08:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 5 miles per hour / 7.4 kilometers per hour from the southwest (230°). The temperature was 63°F / 17°C, with a dew-point at 63°F / 17°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.8 inHg / 1010 hPa. The relative humidity was 77%. The skies were clear.

Apalachicola is a city in Franklin County, Florida on US 98 about 80 miles southwest of Tallahassee. The population was 2,334 at the 2000 census. The 2005 census estimates gave the city at 2,340. Apalachicola is the county seat of Franklin County.

Once the third largest port on the Gulf of Mexico, Apalachicola's diverse and colorful past remains visible today. There are over 200 historic homes and buildings on the National Register. Visitors are invited to stroll along the wide tree-lined streets where picturesque Victorian homes display the charm of years gone by. Apalachicola's rich history and a maritime culture are complimented by the area's bountiful natural resources.

Activities here revolve around the natural environment. Kayaking, fishing, boating, and biking are all popular activities. Visitors can take a guided tour on the River, see the historic Apalachicola waterfront and learn about the role the river has played in the area’s history and economy, then head up river to view the many wild and isolated marshes and swamps or take a trip across the Bay to one of the barrier islands - St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge, Cape St. George State Reserve, St. George Island and Dog Island.

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