Dundee (Florida)

Dundee is a small town of roughly 3,000 people located in east-central Polk County, Florida.

Climate
Dundee's climate is much the same as the rest of Central Florida (except coasts). Winters are mild, with highs in the 70s (21-27°C) and lows in the 50s (10-15°C). Lows in the 30s (0-5°C) are common after cold fronts and there are usually a handful of lows below freezing each winter, although that requires clear skies, so it usually warms very rapidly after sunrise (30°F at 6AM, 55°F by noon is typical). Cold fronts occasionally pass by as squall lines, so tornadoes in December or January are not unusual. Snow is rare; the last measurable snowfall was in 1977, although sleet/wintry mix fell in an unusually cold January 2010. Summers are hot and humid, with highs around 90-95°F (33-35°C) and lows around 74-78°F (23-26°C). During the summer, onshore winds from both coasts travel inland, heat up, rise and build into thunderstorms, usually along a rough line. Lying in the center of the state, the line of storms (each called a "seabreeze") often collide and become severe, with tornadoes (small EF0-1s...not like the powerful tornadoes in the Plains states), 50+ mph winds, and hail possible. Strong storms are usually preceded by cooler winds caused by the rain-cooled air (cold air sinks) rapidly flowing away from the storm. The temperature after a strong thunderstorm passes can drop from 95°F (35°C) to 75°F (24°C) and since the storms can be fairly small, you can drive 5 miles and the temperature will drop/rise 20°F (10°C) between rain-cooled and surrounding areas.

By car
Dundee lies along U.S. 27 and S.R. 17. S.R. 542 (Dundee Rd) connects the town with Winter Haven to the west.

By plane
The nearest airport is located in Orlando.

Get around
The best way to get around is by car.

Do


Public boat ramps are available on: Lake Annie (off S.R. 17A at Campbell Rd), Lake Hamilton (off U.S. 27), Lake Marion (off Jim Edwards Rd), & Lake Pierce (off Timberline Rd).

Buy


The Eagle Ridge Mall, in Lake Wales, is located just a couple miles south of town off U.S. 27.

Stay safe
Polk County Sheriff: +1 863 533-0344 (Emergency: 911)

Stay healthy
The nearest hospital is in Winter Haven.