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Midyear heat — the wet season grip. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fort Lauderdale weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sunday, July 5 at 5:14 AM
78
°
Clear
Feels like
86°
Humidity
85%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
2:33 AM
Sunset
4:16 PM
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastFort Lauderdale, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 77 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit with a 27% chance of precipitation at 1 PM.
L 77°H 91°
Fort Lauderdale, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Showers
    27%
    0.54″
    91°77°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Showers
    64%
    0.76″
    86°74°-5°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Thunderstorm
    41%
    —
    91°78°+5°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Thunderstorm
    12%
    —
    90°85°-1°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    91°85°+1°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    17%
    —
    90°85°-1°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Thunderstorm
    35%
    0.01″
    90°80°0°
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°74°84°94°6a12p6p12anow 78°high 91°low 77°PRECIP %
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WNW
298° · backing 85°
Direction
WNW
298°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
6
mph
Peak 24h
14
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 14 @ 5:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 203SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1015.2
-0.8 mb in 3h · falling · 29.98 inHg
Now
1015.2
mb
3h
-0.8
mb
12h
-1.2
mb
24h
-1.3
mb
Regime · FAIR
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1015–1018
1010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1018.11015.21015.2
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Fair, steady air — a quiet anticyclone holds the sky.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Air quality
44
AQI
Good
↓-5 in 6h

AQI 44 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 9.3 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.74 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.3μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
11μg/m³
OzoneGood
33μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 9.3 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.74 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.74
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

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/m³310
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
31.8mi
UNLIMITED
69 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
09:14 UTC · Fort Lauderdale, 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
09:14 UTC · Fort Lauderdale, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:08 AM
Sunrise
2:33 AM
Daylight
13h 43m
Sunset
4:16 PM
Civil dusk
8:43 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Moonrise
11:29 PM
Moonset
11:35 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Midyear heat — the wet season grip

weather
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fort Lauderdale at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: January 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33309, 33311, 33312 +19 more

15-Day Forecast — Fort Lauderdale

  1. Sun91°77°27%
  2. Mon86°74°64%
  3. Tue91°78°41%
  4. Wed90°85°12%
  5. Thu91°85°6%
  6. Fri90°85°17%
  7. Sat90°80°35%
  8. Sun89°80°19%
  9. Mon90°85°27%
  10. Tue90°84°29%
  11. Wed90°81°29%
  12. Thu90°84°34%
  13. Fri90°83°46%
  14. Sat90°84°45%
  15. Sun90°85°45%

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

Live wind & temperature near Fort Lauderdale

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 — Fort Lauderdale

SPC includes Fort Lauderdale 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: The year turns in trade winds.January 6–10: Reefs reflect clear winter light.January 11–15: Mangrove buds swell with green.January 16–20: Hibiscus opens in January sun.January 21–25: Early-blooming aster brings gold.January 26–31: Last cold breath, green rising.February 1–5: Plumeria and ceiba crown the canopy.February 6–10: Coral spawn timing aligns with moon.February 11–15: Morning dew lingers on new leaves.February 16–20: Trade-wind rhythm softens slightly.February 21–25: Humidity breaks the dry season spell.February 26–28: Mist rises where rain falls inland.March 1–5: Green thickens in every direction.March 6–10: Hidden creatures awaken in dampness.March 11–15: Fruiting cycles deepen as rains persist.March 16–20: Wings emerge from green.March 21–25: Light holds the horizon.March 26–31: Coral blooms begin.April 1–5: Thunder rolls across the sea.April 6–10: Migrants pour southward.April 11–15: Green deepens in all things.April 16–20: Rain paints the sky.April 21–25: Green shoots rise from the shore.April 26–30: Heat breaks the last restraint.May 1–5: Lei Day—flowers crown the islands.May 6–10: Rain falls on greening grain.May 11–15: Green life breaks upward.May 16–20: Flowers spill across the islands.May 21–25: Summer arrives in thunder.May 26–31: Frogs sing the summer in.June 1–5: First trades stir the ceiba canopy.June 6–10: Afternoon showers claim the ritual.June 11–15: Easterly waves thread the Atlantic.June 16–20: Reef polyps synchronize in moonlight.June 21–25: The sun reaches its zenith turn.June 26–30: Lightning bugs dance above the flooded lowlands.July 1–5: Midyear heat — the wet season grip.July 6–10: Warm breeze across the mangrove maze.July 11–15: Storm surge begins its rhythm.July 16–20: Juvenile raptors test the thermals.July 21–25: The earth releases its breath — humidity peaks.July 26–31: Fruits swell in the tropical canopy.August 1–5: August opens — storms become routine.August 6–10: Autumn whispers in the trade wind shift.August 11–15: Cool winds find their path again.August 16–20: Cicadas hum through the heat.August 21–25: Trade winds gather strength.August 26–31: Hurricane season intensifies.September 1–5: Peak storm season dawns.September 6–10: Wet-season rains peak.September 11–15: Mid-season storm lull.September 16–20: Equinox approaches.September 21–25: Storm intensity ebbs slightly.September 26–30: Late-season storms persist.October 1–5: Easterly waves train across the basin.October 6–10: Hurricane season's second peak.October 11–15: Seasonal wind shift emerges.October 16–20: Atlantic storms retreat.October 21–25: Trade winds solidify.October 26–31: Dry season's arrival.November 1–5: Last storms clear the horizon.November 6–10: Dry season takes hold.November 11–15: Migratory arrivals from the north.November 16–20: The emerald deepens.November 21–25: Dust veil settles.November 26–30: Harvest calm descends.December 1–5: Deep dry season opens.December 6–10: Winter trades blow strong.December 11–15: Solstice approaches in green silence.December 16–20: The sun turns again.December 21–25: Solstice—renewal in stillness.December 26–31: Year's end in tropical stillness.🌱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

Midyear heat — the wet season grip

July arrives at full tropical intensity. Afternoon showers violent and brief. Trade winds weaken. Air feels solid with moisture and warmth.

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

Fort Lauderdale peaks at about 82°F in August and bottoms near 68°F in January; June brings the heaviest rain (7.3 inches) and December the least (1.6 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January68°1.7″20
February68°1.7″16
March71°1.9″16
April74°2.4″15
May78°4.6″21
June81°7.3″26
July82°5.9″28
August82°6.4″29
September81°6.5″28
October78°4.3″26
November73°1.9″19
December70°1.6″20

Regional context

In Fort Lauderdale, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 68°F and July near 82°F — a 14°F seasonal arc — with about 46.1 inches of precipitation over 265 rainy or snowy days.

Fort Lauderdale's rain peaks in summer: June brings 7.3 inches over 25.8 thunderstorm-fed days, while December sees just 1.6 inches across 20.3 days under cooler, drier air. It is a warm-season-wet pattern Fort Lauderdale shares with places like Lazy Lake, FL, Wilton Manors, FL and Franklin Park, FL.

With a coldest-month mean of 68°F, Fort Lauderdale stays mostly frost-free and grows year-round. The August peak near 82°F is Fort Lauderdale's real limit, pushing cool-season vegetables to spring and fall. Across Fort Lauderdale, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Fort Lauderdale's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Lazy Lake, FL, Wilton Manors, FL, Franklin Park, FL, Roosevelt Gardens, FL, Washington Park, FL.

Naturalist notes

Purple martins begin their northward migration through Fort Lauderdale in late February, filling the air with their liquid calls.

Bougainvillea reaches peak bloom in March, covering fences and walls with brilliant magenta bracts.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Fort Lauderdale?
In Fort Lauderdale, expect the last spring frost near mid-February; Fort Lauderdale's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Fort Lauderdale?
Rainfall in Fort Lauderdale peaks in June near 7.3 inches, out of about 46 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale?
August is Fort Lauderdale's warmest month, averaging about 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale bottoms out in January, with a mean near 68°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale's last frost (mid-February) cues hardy greens; in Fort Lauderdale, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Fort Lauderdale get?
Fort Lauderdale averages about 265 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale's USDA zone comes from its January mean (68°F); enter the ZIP on the USDA lookup for the number.
What is the 10-day forecast for Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale'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 Fort Lauderdale?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Fort Lauderdale in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Fort Lauderdale?
Current conditions for Fort Lauderdale and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Fort Lauderdale forecast updated?
The Fort Lauderdale forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fort Lauderdale?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
The next few days in Fort Lauderdale's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Fort Lauderdale's humid subtropical climate in Florida pairs 68°F Januarys with 82°F Julys, 14°F apart across the seasons.

Rain and snow bring Fort Lauderdale roughly 46 inches a year across approximately 265 measurable-precipitation days.

At 26.1°N, Fort Lauderdale's 14°F summer-to-winter swing sets when Fort Lauderdale's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in Fort Lauderdale

  • 33301
  • 33304
  • 33305
  • 33306
  • 33308
  • 33309
  • 33334
  • 33316
  • 33315
  • 33312
  • 33311
  • 33320
  • 33338
  • 33339
  • 33340
  • 33346
  • 33348
  • 33394

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.