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Margate, Florida Weather

Warm breeze across the mangrove maze. Day 16 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

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

Margate, FL
Monday, July 6 at 3:18 AM
78
°
Clear
Feels like
89°
Humidity
93%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
2:34 AM
Sunset
4:17 PM
Margate, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastMargate, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 75 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit with a 43% chance of precipitation at 7 PM.
L 75°H 87°
Margate, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 6
    Rain
    43%
    0.15″
    87°76°—
  2. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Heavy Rain
    51%
    2.9″
    88°74°+1°
  3. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    93°85°+5°
  4. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    94°85°+1°
  5. Friday
    Jul 10
    Thunderstorm
    23%
    —
    92°84°-2°
  6. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Thunderstorm
    30%
    —
    95°82°+3°
  7. Sunday
    Jul 12
    Light Drizzle
    15%
    —
    98°85°+3°
Margate, FL
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°72°81°90°6a12p6p12anow 78°high 87°low 75°PRECIP %
Margate, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
E
090° · veering 95°
Direction
E
090°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
10
mph
Peak 24h
12
avg 4 mph
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 mph · pk 12 mph @ 6:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 132SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 95° from the e.
Margate, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1015.6
-1.2 mb in 3h · falling · 29.99 inHg
Now
1015.6
mb
3h
-1.2
mb
12h
-1.2
mb
24h
0.0
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-24hNOW1017.91014.81015.7
Fair air starting to ease — a front may be approaching.
Margate, FL
Air quality
35
AQI
Good
→+1 in 6h

AQI 35 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 11.9 µg/m³ (AQI 56) with a 0.90 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
11.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
21μg/m³
OzoneGood
19μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 11.9 µg/m³ (AQI 56) with a 0.90 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.90
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 TREND50100MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMON7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³380
Margate, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
27.3mi
UNLIMITED
42 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
07:18 UTC · Margate, 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
07:18 UTC · Margate, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Margate, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Margate, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Margate, FL
Almanac · Monday, July 6
When the stars begin to huddle, the earth will soon become a puddle.
Civil dawn
6:09 AM
Sunrise
2:34 AM
Daylight
13h 43m
Sunset
4:17 PM
Civil dusk
8:44 PM
Planting note
Sow fall broccoli and cabbage indoors for transplant in 4 weeks.
Margate, FL
The moon
Last Quarter
65% illuminated
Moonrise
12:01 AM
Moonset
12:34 PM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Margate, FL
Microseason
Jul 6–10

Warm breeze across the mangrove maze

weather
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Margate at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: January 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 6–10
  • Planting window: Sow fall broccoli and cabbage indoors for transplant in 4 weeks.

15-Day Forecast — Margate

  1. Mon88°74°43%
  2. Tue88°74°51%
  3. Wed93°85°6%
  4. Thu94°85°2%
  5. Fri92°84°23%
  6. Sat95°82°30%
  7. Sun98°85°15%
  8. Mon100°82°36%
  9. Tue99°83°38%
  10. Wed100°84°35%
  11. Thu98°84°25%
  12. Fri97°85°38%
  13. Sat95°84°24%
  14. Sun95°85°49%
  15. Mon93°84°45%

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

Live wind & temperature near Margate

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 6, 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 — Margate

SPC includes Margate 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 6–10

Warm breeze across the mangrove maze

Breeze from the southwest carries Saharan dust and heat. Visibility drops to 5 miles. Mangrove seedlings root in soft mud. Kingfishers dive.

Day 187 of 365 · Wedge 38 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

The year in Margate tops out in August (~82°F) and dips lowest in January (~68°F), with June wettest at 7.3 inches and December driest at 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

Drawing on NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Margate's January averages 68°F and July 82°F — 14°F apart — while precipitation totals roughly 46.1 inches over some 265 days.

Precipitation in Margate runs summer-dominant: June averages 7.3 inches across 25.8 days of warm-season storms, while December drops to 1.6 inches over 20.3 rainy days of drier cool air. It is a warm-season-wet pattern Margate shares with places like North Lauderdale, FL, Coconut Creek, FL and Coral Springs, FL.

Freezes are uncommon in Margate, where the coldest month averages 68°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in August (about 82°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Within Margate, low or inland lots lose 3-5°F overnight versus Margate's coastal ground.

Similar climates: North Lauderdale, FL, Coconut Creek, FL, Coral Springs, FL, Tamarac, FL, Pompano Beach, FL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Margate?
In Margate, expect the last spring frost near mid-February; Margate's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Margate?
Rainfall in Margate peaks in June near 7.3 inches, out of about 46 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Margate?
On average August tops the year in Margate at about 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Margate?
The coldest stretch in Margate falls in January, around 68°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Margate?
Around mid-February, start frost-hardy crops in Margate; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Margate get?
Expect roughly 265 wet days a year in Margate.
What hardiness zone is Margate?
Since January in Margate averages 68°F, Margate's USDA zone follows that floor — confirm it by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Margate?
Margate'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 Margate?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Margate in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Margate?
Current conditions for Margate and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Margate forecast updated?
The Margate forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Margate?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Margate 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 Margate?
The next few days in Margate's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Margate, Florida carries typical Januarys near 68°F and Julys around 82°F — 14°F of seasonal travel.

In a typical year Margate records about 46 inches of precipitation on around 265 days.

From 26.2°N, Margate sees a 14°F seasonal swing that governs Margate's planting and frost windows.

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ZIP codes in Margate

  • 33068
  • 33063
  • 33093

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.