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Desoto Acres, Florida Weather

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

Desoto Acres weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Desoto Acres, FL
Sunday, July 5 at 12:49 AM
81
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
89°
Humidity
78%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
2:40 AM
Sunset
4:28 PM
Desoto Acres, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastDesoto Acres, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 78 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit with a 29% chance of precipitation at 12 PM.
L 78°H 87°
Desoto Acres, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Light Showers
    29%
    0.22″
    87°78°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    45%
    —
    91°77°+4°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    14%
    —
    93°83°+2°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    11%
    —
    94°81°+1°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    T-storm w/ Hail
    11%
    —
    93°82°-1°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    18%
    —
    95°79°+2°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    23%
    —
    94°80°-1°
Desoto Acres, FL
Next 24 hours · Warm now
75°82°89°12a6a12p6pnow 82°high 87°low 78°PRECIP %
Desoto Acres, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SE
131° · veering 20°
Direction
SE
131°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
13
mph
Peak 24h
15
avg 4
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
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 15 @ 1:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 153SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 20° from the se.
Desoto Acres, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1014.8
-0.8 mb in 3h · falling · 29.97 inHg
Now
1014.8
mb
3h
-0.8
mb
12h
-3.1
mb
24h
-2.5
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1014–1017
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1016.91013.81013.8
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Air sits at the threshold — small shifts decide the day.
Desoto Acres, FL
Air quality
24
AQI
Good
↓-8 in 6h

AQI 24 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 8 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline).

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
4.3μg/m³
PM 10Good
5μg/m³
NO₂Good
5μg/m³
OzoneGood
34μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

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
Desoto Acres, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
57%
PARTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
37.9mi
UNLIMITED
58 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
04:49 UTC · Desoto Acres, 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
04:49 UTC · Desoto Acres, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Desoto Acres, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Desoto Acres, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Desoto Acres, FL
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:14 AM
Sunrise
2:40 AM
Daylight
13h 48m
Sunset
4:28 PM
Civil dusk
8:56 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Desoto Acres, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
76% illuminated
Moonrise
11:40 PM
Moonset
11:45 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Desoto Acres, FL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

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Desoto Acres at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: January 30 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — Desoto Acres

  1. Sun88°78°29%
  2. Mon91°77°45%
  3. Tue93°83°14%
  4. Wed94°81°11%
  5. Thu93°82°11%
  6. Fri95°79°18%
  7. Sat94°80°23%
  8. Sun94°79°17%
  9. Mon96°80°18%
  10. Tue98°79°32%
  11. Wed92°78°44%
  12. Thu93°76°46%
  13. Fri95°76°46%
  14. Sat97°77°43%
  15. Sun97°79°52%

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 — Desoto Acres

SPC includes Desoto Acres 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

August is Desoto Acres's warmest stretch (~83°F) and January its coldest (~62°F); precipitation crests in August at 9.1 inches and ebbs in November to 1.8 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January62°2.8″4
February65°1.9″3
March68°2.9″4
April73°2.5″3
May78°2.6″4
June82°7.0″9
July83°7.4″11
August83°9.1″12
September82°6.0″8
October77°2.8″4
November70°1.8″3
December65°2.3″3

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Desoto Acres runs from a 62°F January mean to 83°F in July, a 21°F seasonal spread, with near 49.1 inches of precipitation across about 66 wet days.

Precipitation in Desoto Acres runs summer-dominant: August averages 9.1 inches across 11.7 days of warm-season storms, while November drops to 1.8 inches over 2.5 rainy days of drier cool air. That puts Desoto Acres in a summer-convective cohort with places like Desoto Lakes, FL, North Sarasota, FL and Kensington Park, FL.

Hard freezes are rare in Desoto Acres: the coldest month averages 62°F, so Desoto Acres's growing window runs most of the year. August is the hottest stretch near 83°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. Within Desoto Acres, low or inland lots lose 3-5°F overnight versus Desoto Acres's coastal ground.

Similar climates: Desoto Lakes, FL, North Sarasota, FL, Kensington Park, FL, The Meadows, FL, Sarasota, FL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Desoto Acres?
Frost typically leaves Desoto Acres by mid-February and returns to Desoto Acres near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Desoto Acres?
Rainfall in Desoto Acres peaks in August near 9.1 inches, out of about 49 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Desoto Acres?
August is Desoto Acres's warmest month, averaging about 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Desoto Acres?
Desoto Acres bottoms out in January, with a mean near 62°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Desoto Acres?
Desoto Acres's last frost (mid-February) cues hardy greens; in Desoto Acres, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Desoto Acres get?
Desoto Acres records around 66 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Desoto Acres?
Desoto Acres's USDA zone comes from its January mean (62°F); enter the ZIP on the USDA lookup for the number.
What is the 10-day forecast for Desoto Acres?
Desoto Acres'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 Desoto Acres?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Desoto Acres in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Desoto Acres?
Current conditions for Desoto Acres and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Desoto Acres forecast updated?
The Desoto Acres forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Desoto Acres?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Desoto Acres 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 Desoto Acres?
The next few days in Desoto Acres's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Desoto Acres's humid subtropical climate in Florida pairs 62°F Januarys with 83°F Julys, 21°F apart across the seasons.

Yearly precipitation in Desoto Acres totals around 49 inches, spread over about 66 days of rain or snow.

At 27.4°N, Desoto Acres's 21°F summer-to-winter swing sets when Desoto Acres's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in Desoto Acres

  • 34234
  • 34243

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.