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Crystal Lake, Florida Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Crystal Lake weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Crystal Lake, FL
Sunday, July 5 at 9:16 AM
83
°
Mostly Clear
Feels like
94°
Humidity
84%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
2:36 AM
Sunset
4:28 PM
Crystal Lake, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastCrystal Lake, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit with a 35% chance of precipitation at 3 PM.
L 74°H 85°
Crystal Lake, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Light Showers
    35%
    0.75″
    85°75°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Drizzle
    68%
    0.03″
    90°74°+5°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Thunderstorm
    42%
    —
    93°76°+3°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Thunderstorm
    45%
    —
    93°76°0°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Showers
    17%
    —
    95°74°+2°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    21%
    —
    96°77°+1°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Light Drizzle
    40%
    —
    97°76°+1°
Crystal Lake, FL
Next 24 hours · Warm now
72°80°88°6a12p6p12anow 82°high 85°low 74°PRECIP %
Crystal Lake, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSE
157° · backing 104°
Direction
SSE
157°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
4
mph
Peak 24h
13
avg 4
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 · pk 13 @ 3:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 236SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Crystal Lake, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1011.5
-0.7 mb in 3h · falling · 29.87 inHg
Now
1011.5
mb
3h
-0.7
mb
12h
-0.5
mb
24h
-2.0
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1011–1013
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1013.11010.61011.1
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Air sits at the threshold — small shifts decide the day.
Crystal Lake, FL
Air quality
26
AQI
Good
→-3 in 6h

AQI 26 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM scrubbed by 3 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 5.5 µg/m³, PM10 to 6.6 µg/m³.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
5.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
5μg/m³
OzoneGood
41μg/m³
UV IndexLow
1.8

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM scrubbed by 3 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 5.5 µg/m³, PM10 to 6.6 µg/m³.

PM2.5/PM10
0.83
Wind
calm
Recent rain
3h in last 6h
Pattern
washed out

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Crystal Lake, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
28%
MOSTLY CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
34.9mi
UNLIMITED
49 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
13:16 UTC · Crystal Lake, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
13:16 UTC · Crystal Lake, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Crystal Lake, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Crystal Lake, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Crystal Lake, FL
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:10 AM
Sunrise
2:36 AM
Daylight
13h 52m
Sunset
4:28 PM
Civil dusk
8:55 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Crystal Lake, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
72% illuminated
Moonrise
11:38 PM
Moonset
11:42 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Crystal Lake, FL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

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Crystal Lake at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 83°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: February 3 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Crystal Lake

  1. Sun85°75°35%
  2. Mon90°74°68%
  3. Tue93°76°42%
  4. Wed93°76°45%
  5. Thu95°74°17%
  6. Fri96°77°21%
  7. Sat97°76°40%
  8. Sun95°77°30%
  9. Mon98°78°27%
  10. Tue91°74°42%
  11. Wed97°74°32%
  12. Thu96°78°37%
  13. Fri94°78°45%
  14. Sat93°76°35%
  15. Sun96°77°33%
  16. Mon93°78°35%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, 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.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Crystal Lake

SPC includes Crystal Lake in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
Februarylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Apriltomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
June—lettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Crystal Lake, August runs warmest near 81°F and January coldest around 61°F, while July is the wettest month (6.4 inches) and November the driest (1.2 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January61°2.3″16
February62°2.3″13
March66°2.7″14
April72°2.5″12
May78°2.6″15
June81°5.9″23
July81°6.4″28
August81°6.1″28
September79°4.9″26
October75°2.1″16
November67°1.2″13
December63°1.9″15

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Crystal Lake sees 61°F Januarys and 81°F Julys, a 20°F range, plus around 40.9 inches of precipitation across 218 days.

Summer convection drives Crystal Lake's precipitation: July logs 6.4 inches on 27.7 rainy days, against November's 1.2 inches on 13.2 — warm-season storms carry Crystal Lake's moisture. That puts Crystal Lake in a summer-convective cohort with places like Combee Settlement, FL, Fussels Corner, FL and Lakeland, FL.

Freezes are uncommon in Crystal Lake, where the coldest month averages 61°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in August (about 81°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Crystal Lake's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Crystal Lake's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Combee Settlement, FL, Fussels Corner, FL, Lakeland, FL, Highland City, FL, Lakeland Highlands, FL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Crystal Lake?
In Crystal Lake, expect the last spring frost near mid-February; Crystal Lake's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Crystal Lake?
Rainfall in Crystal Lake peaks in July near 6.4 inches, out of about 41 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake peaks in August, when the mean runs near 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Crystal Lake?
January is Crystal Lake's coldest month, averaging about 61°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Crystal Lake?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-February in Crystal Lake; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Crystal Lake get?
Crystal Lake averages about 218 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Crystal Lake?
Since January in Crystal Lake averages 61°F, Crystal Lake's USDA zone follows that floor — confirm it by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Crystal Lake?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Crystal Lake in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Crystal Lake?
Current conditions for Crystal Lake and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Crystal Lake forecast updated?
The Crystal Lake forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Crystal Lake?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Crystal Lake are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Crystal Lake?
The next few days in Crystal Lake's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a humid subtropical zone, Crystal Lake, Florida swings from 61°F in the heart of winter to 81°F at midsummer — a 20°F arc.

Rain and snow bring Crystal Lake roughly 41 inches a year across approximately 218 measurable-precipitation days.

Crystal Lake's 20°F range, set by its 28.0°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Crystal Lake.

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ZIP codes in Crystal Lake

  • 33801

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.