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Island Walk, Florida Weather

Midyear heat — the wet season grip. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Island Walk weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Island Walk, FL
Saturday, July 4 at 8:03 AM
80
°
Clear
Feels like
91°
Humidity
88%
Wind
0 mph
Sunrise
2:39 AM
Sunset
4:23 PM
Island Walk, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastIsland Walk, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit with a 39% chance of precipitation at 3 PM.
L 74°H 88°
Island Walk, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Heavy Showers
    39%
    0.45″
    88°78°
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    24%
    86°74°-2°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Thunderstorm
    40%
    0.02″
    92°75°+6°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    47%
    92°75°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Thunderstorm
    51%
    0.11″
    94°76°+2°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Showers
    35%
    0.37″
    95°78°+1°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    40%
    93°77°-2°
Island Walk, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NE
045° · backing 18°
Direction
NE
045°
Sustained
0
mph
Gust
2
mph
Peak 24h
14
avg 4
Beaufort · 0 · CALM
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 @ 1:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 132SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
The air is still. Smoke rises straight up.
Island Walk, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1016.6
+0.7 mb in 3h · rising · 30.02 inHg
Now
1016.6
mb
3h
+0.7
mb
12h
+0.2
mb
24h
-0.8
mb
Regime · FAIR
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 10161018
1010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1018.01015.81016.6
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Fair, steady air — a quiet anticyclone holds the sky.
Island Walk, FL
Air quality
27
AQI
Good
+1 in 6h

AQI 27 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 4.9 µg/m³ (AQI 27) with a 0.89 fine-to-coarse ratio and 0 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
4.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
6μg/m³
NO₂Good
4μg/m³
OzoneGood
30μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.6

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 4.9 µg/m³ (AQI 27) with a 0.89 fine-to-coarse ratio and 0 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.89
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke
Island Walk, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

Visibility
29.8mi
UNLIMITED
54 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
12:03 UTC · Island Walk, 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
12:03 UTC · Island Walk, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Island Walk, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Island Walk, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Island Walk, FL
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:14 AM
Sunrise
2:39 AM
Daylight
13h 44m
Sunset
4:23 PM
Civil dusk
8:50 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Island Walk, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
82% illuminated
Moonrise
11:03 PM
Moonset
10:45 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Island Walk, FL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Midyear heat — the wet season grip

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Island Walk at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: January 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Island Walk

  1. Sat88°78°39%
  2. Sun86°74°24%
  3. Mon92°75°40%
  4. Tue92°75°47%
  5. Wed94°76°51%
  6. Thu95°78°35%
  7. Fri93°77°40%
  8. Sat94°77°30%
  9. Sun95°77°13%
  10. Mon96°79°29%
  11. Tue96°80°35%
  12. Wed98°77°68%
  13. Thu91°76°61%
  14. Fri94°79°52%
  15. Sat97°77°55%
  16. Sun94°79°65%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, 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 — Island Walk

SPC includes Island Walk 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 coastMay 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 185 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
Junelettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, beans, summer squash
Augusttomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septembertomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots
December

A year in weather

Island Walk peaks at about 84°F in August and bottoms near 65°F in January; June brings the heaviest rain (10.3 inches) and February the least (1.5 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January65°2.43
February67°1.52
March70°1.93
April74°1.93
May78°3.05
June82°10.311
July83°8.613
August84°8.814
September82°8.511
October78°3.14
November72°1.92
December67°1.63

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Island Walk runs from a 65°F January mean to 83°F in July, a 18°F seasonal spread, with near 53.4 inches of precipitation across about 74 wet days.

Summer convection drives Island Walk's precipitation: June logs 10.3 inches on 11.3 rainy days, against February's 1.5 inches on 2.2 — warm-season storms carry Island Walk's moisture. That puts Island Walk in a summer-convective cohort with places like Vineyards, FL, Heritage Bay, FL and Golden Gate, FL.

With a coldest-month mean of 65°F, Island Walk stays mostly frost-free and grows year-round. The August peak near 84°F is Island Walk's real limit, pushing cool-season vegetables to spring and fall. Across Island Walk, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Island Walk's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Vineyards, FL, Heritage Bay, FL, Golden Gate, FL, Pelican Marsh, FL, Naples Park, FL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Island Walk?
Island Walk's last spring frost lands near mid-February, and in Island Walk the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Island Walk?
Island Walk sees its heaviest rain in June (around 10.3 inches), part of roughly 53 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Island Walk?
August is Island Walk's warmest month, averaging about 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Island Walk?
Island Walk bottoms out in January, with a mean near 65°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Island Walk?
Island Walk's last frost (mid-February) cues hardy greens; in Island Walk, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Island Walk get?
Island Walk records around 74 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Island Walk?
Island Walk sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 65°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Island Walk?
Island Walk'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 Island Walk?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Island Walk in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Island Walk?
Current conditions for Island Walk and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Island Walk forecast updated?
The Island Walk forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Island Walk?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Island Walk 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 Island Walk?
The next few days in Island Walk's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Island Walk, Florida occupies a humid subtropical zone, with January means near 65°F and July around 83°F — a 18°F swing.

In a typical year Island Walk records about 53 inches of precipitation on around 74 days.

The 18°F gap between Island Walk's summer and winter, at 26.3°N, shapes Island Walk's frost calendar.

ZIP codes in Island Walk

  • 34119

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.