Key West Weather Forecast
Key West weather: 82°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Key West
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 81° | 13% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 83° | 28% | 16 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 85° | 43% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 85° | 24% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 86° / 85° | 28% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 87° / 84° | 41% · 0,6 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 85° | 47% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
⛈️ 87° / 84°
Thunderstorm with hail · 41% rain · wind 18 mph
⛈️ 87° / 85°
Thunderstorm · 47% rain · wind 18 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Key West?
Key West is a city in Florida. Its coordinates are 24.5551, -81.78. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Key West right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Key West?
January, February, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Key West, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Key West in?
Key West observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:45 PM.
How many people live in Key West?
Key West has a population of approximately 25.000.
What is the nearest airport to Key West?
The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), 127 mi away and Orlando International Airport (MCO), 269 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Key West?
Popular options include Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Everglades National Park, Key Largo, Biscayne National Park and South Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
