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Destin, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Highlights
- Merritt Island has 18.8% less rainy days than Destin.
- Merritt Island has 4.9% more Sunny Days than Destin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Merritt Island scores 1.4% worse than Destin

Climate
 Destin, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Rainfall665338
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation114115106
 Sunny226237205
 Avg. July High909086
 Avg. Jan. Low404922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.177
 UV Index5.76.64.3
 Elevation2632443

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 13 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 16 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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ZIPS IN DESTIN, FLORIDA
32541
ZIPS IN MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA
32953 32952

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