Weather in Ferry Pass, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—85°58°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—82°61°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—85°71°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—85°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—88°69°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—86°70°
- FridayMay 22Overcast22%87°72°
- PM 2.5
- 7.1 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.1 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 114.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.6 Low
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 10:20 AM
- Moonset
- —
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Ferry Pass at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 18 (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 16, 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 | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | 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
Ferry Pass's warmest month is July (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~53°F). Rainfall peaks in July (7.9 inches) and bottoms out in May (3.9 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 5.0″ | 7 |
| February | 57° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| March | 62° | 5.3″ | 6 |
| April | 68° | 5.5″ | 5 |
| May | 76° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| June | 82° | 7.3″ | 9 |
| July | 84° | 7.9″ | 11 |
| August | 83° | 7.5″ | 10 |
| September | 80° | 6.6″ | 6 |
| October | 71° | 4.7″ | 4 |
| November | 61° | 4.4″ | 5 |
| December | 56° | 5.4″ | 7 |
Regional context
Ferry Pass sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Ferry Pass?
- Ferry Pass's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Ferry Pass?
- July is the wettest month with about 7.9 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 68 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Ferry Pass?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Ferry Pass?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 53°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Ferry Pass?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Ferry Pass get?
- Ferry Pass averages about 79 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Ferry Pass?
- Ferry Pass'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
Ferry Pass, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 53°F while July averages 84°F — a 30°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Ferry Pass receives about 68 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 79 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (30.5°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.