- Elevation, modelled
- 18 m
- Nearest byway
- SCENIC SUMTER HERITAGE BYWAY12.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:32local time
- Coordinates
- 29.0217, -82.2811
Ross Prairie State Forest is a nature reserve in Florida, at a modelled 18 m. The nearest named place is Wilson Head Spring, a spring 3.8 miles away. SCENIC SUMTER HERITAGE BYWAY passes 12 miles off.
- 12.3 mi off the SCENIC SUMTER HERITAGE BYWAY
- 19.0 mi off the FLORIDA BLACK BEARNational
- 26.6 mi off the SUNCOAST SCENIC PKWY
Named places within 25 miles
Springs
- Wilson Head Spring: 3.8 mi
- Citrus Blue Spring: 4.1 mi
- Alligator Spring: 5.3 mi
- Gum Springs 1: 5.3 mi
- Gum Springs Main: 5.3 mi
Parks
- Liberty Community Park: 5.2 mi
- Sholom Park: 6.6 mi
- Cross Florida Greenway Land Bridge: 7.1 mi
- Calesa Park: 7.2 mi
- Walking & Activities Area: 7.3 mi
Nature reserves: 18
- Two Mile Prairie: 6.6 mi
- Ox-Bow Park: 6.7 mi
- Cross Florida Greenway: 8.8 mi
- Cross Florida Greenway: 10.1 mi
- Cross Florida Greenway: 10.5 mi
Museums: 12
- Don Garlits' Museum of Drag Racing: 7.6 mi
- Old Courthouse Heritage Museum: 13.2 mi
- Discovery Science and Outdoor Center: 13.7 mi
- Discovery Center: 15.0 mi
- Marion County Museum of History: 15.7 mi
Artworks: 8
- Raymond J. Funk: 6.6 mi
- Dr. Giraffe: 7.0 mi
- Pink Elephant: 11.1 mi
- Robert Wormser Memorial Sculpture: 11.6 mi
- Futura Fury Horse: 11.7 mi
Attractions: 8
- Rainbow Springs State Park Tube Rentals: 9.3 mi
- Vortex Pit: 11.5 mi
- Santos Trailhead: 12.6 mi
- The Villages: 17.8 mi
- Historic Duval House: 18.8 mi
Rest areas: 4
Picnic sites: 2
- CF Athletics Picnic Area: 11.8 mi
- CF Cafeteria outdoor eating area: 11.8 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Time Capsule: 19.4 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 20.6 mi
Beaches: 2
- Eatons Beach: 21.0 mi
- Hampton Beach: 22.2 mi
Gardens: 1
- Fort King Garden: 16.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Mannfield: 19.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:34 | 19:10 | 19:41 |
| June solstice | 06:32 | 19:57 | 20:32 |
| September equinox | 07:18 | 18:56 | 19:27 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 17:01 | 17:37 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Sep–Jun.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 56 | 59 | 63 | 69 | 75 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 64 | 59 |
| Precip in | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 8.7 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Inverness 3 SE, 15 mi away.
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