Weather in Davie, Florida
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When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:52 AM
- Moonset
- 12:16 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Davie at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 22 (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
Davie's warmest month is August (~85°F mean) and its coldest is January (~68°F). Rainfall peaks in June (8.7 inches) and bottoms out in December (2.2 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 2.7″ | 3 |
| February | 70° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| March | 73° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| April | 76° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| May | 80° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| June | 83° | 8.7″ | 11 |
| July | 84° | 6.8″ | 12 |
| August | 85° | 8.5″ | 12 |
| September | 83° | 8.0″ | 11 |
| October | 80° | 7.7″ | 9 |
| November | 75° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| December | 71° | 2.2″ | 5 |
Regional context
Davie sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort of nearby cities that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, royal poinciana trees across the region begin shedding the last of their red-orange spring blossoms onto sidewalks and lawns.
Sunset in early June reaches its latest timing of the year, edging past 8:14 p.m. local time for a few days around the solstice.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Davie?
- Davie's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Davie?
- June is the wettest month with about 8.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 62 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Davie?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Davie?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Davie?
- 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 Davie get?
- Davie averages about 88 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Davie?
- Davie'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
Davie, Florida falls within a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 68°F and July averages 84°F — a 16°F seasonal swing.
Over the course of a year, Davie receives about 62 inches of precipitation spread across roughly 88 rainy days.
Latitude (26.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and the day-to-day weather story.