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Florida Weather Forecast

Florida weather: 88°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 88°F now🕔 7:50 PM local📅 Best: April, June, October and November👥 22.6 million

Summary

Florida is a state in United States. Florida is a US state with its capital at Tallahassee. It has a population of about 22.6 million. The capital is Tallahassee.

Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Florida with clear sky. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 72°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Florida is April, June, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, July and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 226 mi away. Nearby highlights include Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades National Park and Universal Orlando Resort.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 5.4°F above the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Florida today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Florida

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Florida right now

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88°F
Clear sky · feels like 91°F
Humidity51%
Wind10 mph SE
Gusts15 mph
UV index0.5 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1006 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality43 · Good
Sunrise7:08 AM
Sunset8:10 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:50 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

See the Florida forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 PM🌙86°1%9 mph
9 PM🌙85°1%7 mph
10 PM🌙83°2%6 mph
11 PM🌙82°3%5 mph
12 AM🌙82°1%4 mph
1 AM🌙81°0%4 mph
2 AM🌙80°0%5 mph
3 AM🌙79°0%5 mph
4 AM🌙79°1%4 mph
5 AM🌙78°0%5 mph
6 AM🌙78°2%4 mph
7 AM🌤️78°2%4 mph
8 AM☁️79°2%4 mph
9 AM🌤️82°1%6 mph
10 AM☁️87°0%5 mph
11 AM☁️90°2%4 mph
12 PM91°2%4 mph
1 PM☁️92°6%5 mph
2 PM☁️92°7%6 mph
3 PM☁️92°21%6 mph
4 PM☁️93°32%9 mph
5 PM90°34%15 mph
6 PM🌦️86°29%8 mph
7 PM🌧️76°33%16 mph

16-day forecast for Florida

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23🌥️ Fog97° / 72°6%9 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌧️ Heavy rain93° / 76°34% · 0,4 in16 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌧️ Showers98° / 73°64% · 0,2 in12 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light showers96° / 73°72% · 0,1 in12 mph8
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast96° / 73°68%11 mph8
Fri, Aug 28⛈️ Thunderstorm93° / 74°53% · 0,4 in7 mph7
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle95° / 73°43% · 0,1 in5 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle95° / 74°29% · 0,1 in5 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast97° / 74°21%5 mph8
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle101° / 77°23% · 0,0 in7 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast100° / 77°23%11 mph8
Thu, Sep 3🌤️ Mainly clear100° / 77°32%11 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Drizzle86° / 76°35% · 0,1 in9 mph6
Sat, Sep 5⛈️ Thunderstorm91° / 74°29% · 0,4 in8 mph7
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light drizzle96° / 74°35% · 0,0 in5 mph7
Mon, Sep 7☁️ Overcast97° / 77°36%10 mph7

Climate in Florida month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January60°41°3,9 in★★★☆☆
February68°48°2,6 in★★★★
March75°54°4,1 in★★★★
April81°59°2,0 in★★★★
May87°67°6,1 in★★★☆☆
June91°72°3,5 in★★★★
July92°75°6,0 in★★★☆☆
August91°74°4,1 in★★★★
September88°70°6,1 in★★★☆☆
October80°60°1,1 in★★★★
November73°54°2,3 in★★★★
December65°46°5,1 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Weather map for Florida

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Air quality and pollen in Florida

43
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.511.8 µg/m³
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Ozone125 µg/m³
NO₂0.8 µg/m³
UV index0.5 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:08 AM
Sunset8:10 PM
Daylight13h 2m
Solar noon1:39 PM
Golden hour (am)7:08 AM - 8:08 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:10 PM - 8:10 PM
Blue hour (am)6:38 AM - 7:08 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:10 PM - 8:40 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%
Moonrise5:25 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Florida

Go in April, June, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, July and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

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1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

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4 cities mapped in this atlas

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2 beaches mapped in this atlas

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1 islands mapped in this atlas

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5 counties mapped in this atlas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Florida?

Florida is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 30.4383, -84.2807. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Florida right now?

It is currently 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 51% and wind is 10 mph.

When is the best time to visit Florida?

April, June, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Florida, which has a temperate climate. January, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Florida in?

Florida observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:50 PM.

How many people live in Florida?

Florida has a population of approximately 22.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Florida?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 221 mi away, Orlando International Airport (MCO), 226 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 403 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Florida?

Popular options include Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades National Park, Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Blue Spring State Park.

What places are in Florida?

Florida covers 18 places in this atlas, including Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades National Park, Blue Spring State Park, Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Key West.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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