Weather in Alafaya, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm—92°72°
- SundayMay 17Light Drizzle—91°75°
- MondayMay 18Overcast15%91°67°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers23%86°72°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle20%90°71°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast32%92°71°
- FridayMay 22Overcast38%87°71°
- PM 2.5
- 6.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 76.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:50 AM
- Moonset
- 12:26 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Alafaya at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 81°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: February 6 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August is Alafaya's warmest month (~83°F mean) and January is its coldest (~61°F). June brings the most rain (8.1 inches), while November is the driest (1.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 64° | 2.0″ | 4 |
| March | 67° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| April | 72° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 8.1″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 7.5″ | 12 |
| August | 83° | 7.7″ | 12 |
| September | 81° | 6.4″ | 9 |
| October | 76° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| November | 68° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| December | 63° | 2.5″ | 4 |
Regional context
Alafaya belongs to a humid subtropical climate region, a group of cities that share comparable temperature bands, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, southern magnolia trees in the Alafaya area begin opening their large white flowers, a reliable phenological marker of Florida's late spring.
Twilight in the last week of May shows the constellation Scorpius rising earlier each evening, its brightest star Antares glowing orange low in the southeast.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Alafaya?
- Alafaya's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Alafaya?
- June is the wettest month with about 8.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Alafaya?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Alafaya?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 61°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Alafaya?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Alafaya get?
- Alafaya averages about 77 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Alafaya?
- Alafaya's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Alafaya, Florida has a humid subtropical climate. January temperatures typically sit near 61°F and July averages 83°F, a seasonal swing of 22°F.
Precipitation totals about 51 inches annually across roughly 77 rainy days.
The local rhythm is shaped by latitude (28.5°N), nearby water bodies, and elevation, all influencing plant life, frost timing, and the day-to-day weather pattern.