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Clearwater Beach Weather Forecast

Clearwater Beach weather: 83°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 83°F now🕔 10:48 AM local📅 Best: March, April and November

Summary

Clearwater Beach is a beach in Florida. Clearwater Beach is a beach known for white quartz sand on the Gulf.

Right now it is 83°F (29°C) in Clearwater Beach with overcast. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 77°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 17%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Clearwater Beach is March, April and November. The climate is temperate. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 50°F.

The closest major airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 98 mi away. Nearby highlights include Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 3.1°F below the 89°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. family time is the strongest bet in Clearwater Beach today at 9.2/10. 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.

Weather in Clearwater Beach right now

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83°F
Overcast · feels like 92°F
Humidity77%
Wind6 mph SSE
Gusts9 mph
UV index5.1 · Moderate
Cloud cover81%
Pressure1017 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 13 mi
Air quality31 · Good
Sea temperature89°F
Wave height0.2 m
Sunrise7:06 AM
Sunset7:59 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:48 AM, Aug 25 local time.

Next 24 hours

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

11 AM84°14%5 mph
12 PM🌤️84°17%8 mph
1 PM82°14%13 mph
2 PM🌤️85°8%8 mph
3 PM☁️86°8%8 mph
4 PM☁️86°7%9 mph
5 PM☁️86°6%9 mph
6 PM☁️85°6%7 mph
7 PM☁️84°6%5 mph
8 PM☁️82°7%6 mph
9 PM☁️81°6%4 mph
10 PM☁️81°4%3 mph
11 PM☁️79°3%5 mph
12 AM🌙79°3%5 mph
1 AM☁️79°3%5 mph
2 AM☁️78°3%5 mph
3 AM☁️78°2%6 mph
4 AM☁️79°2%6 mph
5 AM☁️78°2%8 mph
6 AM☁️78°3%7 mph
7 AM☀️77°3%8 mph
8 AM☀️78°5%7 mph
9 AM☀️81°5%7 mph
10 AM☀️83°3%6 mph

16-day forecast for Clearwater Beach

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle86° / 77°17% · 0,0 in13 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌧️ Showers86° / 77°9% · 0,3 in12 mph9
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle90° / 75°26% · 0,0 in11 mph9
Fri, Aug 28⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 83°32% · 0,1 in11 mph8
Sat, Aug 29⛈️ Thunderstorm92° / 84°47% · 0,1 in16 mph8
Sun, Aug 30⛈️ Thunderstorm91° / 83°63% · 0,1 in13 mph8
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 83°62% · 0,0 in14 mph8
Tue, Sep 1⛈️ Thunderstorm92° / 84°56% · 0,0 in15 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast91° / 83°43%14 mph8
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle90° / 84°30% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 85°27% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Sat, Sep 5⛅ Partly cloudy89° / 85°52%13 mph8
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light showers92° / 80°58% · 0,5 in24 mph8
Mon, Sep 7🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 82°39% · 0,0 in15 mph8
Tue, Sep 8☀️ Clear sky89° / 81°37%16 mph8
Wed, Sep 9☁️ Overcast90° / 83°39%12 mph8

Climate in Clearwater Beach 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
January67°50°2,7 in★★★★
February71°54°3,2 in★★★★
March78°60°3,0 in★★★★
April83°65°1,5 in★★★★
May88°72°4,3 in★★★★
June90°76°5,4 in★★★★
July89°77°7,5 in★★★☆☆
August89°77°6,9 in★★★☆☆
September88°74°5,7 in★★★☆☆
October83°67°5,3 in★★★★
November78°60°1,0 in★★★★
December72°56°2,8 in★★★★

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

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Air quality and pollen in Clearwater Beach

31
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56.2 µg/m³
PM107.9 µg/m³
Ozone62 µg/m³
NO₂5.9 µg/m³
UV index5.1 · Moderate
Airborne hazeLight haze

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:06 AM
Sunset7:59 PM
Daylight12h 53m
Solar noon1:32 PM
Golden hour (am)7:06 AM - 8:06 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:59 PM - 7:59 PM
Blue hour (am)6:36 AM - 7:06 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:59 PM - 8:29 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%
Moonrise6:35 PM
Moonset4:35 AM

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

Best time to visit Clearwater Beach

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

Hardest months: July, August and September - 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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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clearwater Beach?

Clearwater Beach is a beach in Florida. Its coordinates are 27.9775, -82.8271. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Clearwater Beach right now?

It is currently 83°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Clearwater Beach?

March, April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Clearwater Beach, which has a temperate climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Clearwater Beach in?

Clearwater Beach observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:48 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Clearwater Beach?

The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO), 98 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 217 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Clearwater Beach?

Popular options include Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Blue Spring State Park and Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 25, 2026 at 10:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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