Hailing from the county seat of Putnam County, Palatka is a fairly populated city. It is situated in Florida. In the nearby cities, it is well known for all the local festivals and activities that happen in this city. This also attracts many tourists, thereby increasing the city's revenue, and leading toward development. Some of the popular festivals are Blue Crab Festival and Florida Azalea Festival. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate. Since it is close to the Gulf Stream, it remains warm and humid all year round.