Weather in Miramar, Florida
Flowers spill across the islands. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm—90°74°
- SundayMay 17Overcast13%87°77°
- MondayMay 18Overcast34%89°76°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle22%88°81°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle20%87°80°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast19%90°80°
- FridayMay 22Overcast33%91°80°
- PM 2.5
- 5.5 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.2 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.6 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 86.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.2 Low
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 10:01 AM
- Moonset
- —
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Miramar at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 22 (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 | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | 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
Miramar's warmest month is August, with a mean near 85°F, and its coldest is January, near 68°F. Rainfall peaks in June at 8.7 inches and bottoms out in December at 2.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 2.7″ | 3 |
| February | 70° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| March | 73° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| April | 76° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| May | 80° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| June | 83° | 8.7″ | 11 |
| July | 84° | 6.8″ | 12 |
| August | 85° | 8.5″ | 12 |
| September | 83° | 8.0″ | 11 |
| October | 80° | 7.7″ | 9 |
| November | 75° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| December | 71° | 2.2″ | 5 |
Regional context
Miramar belongs to a humid subtropical climate region—a group of nearby cities that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
In late May, royal poinciana trees begin to flare with orange-red blooms, a reliable phenological marker of the deepening warm season across South Florida.
By early June, green sea turtle nesting activity on area beaches is well underway, timed to the rising sand temperatures of late spring.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Miramar?
- Miramar's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Miramar?
- June is the wettest month with about 8.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 62 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Miramar?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Miramar?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Miramar?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Miramar get?
- Miramar averages about 88 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Miramar?
- Miramar'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
Miramar, Florida falls within a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 68°F, while July averages 84°F—a 16°F seasonal swing.
Over the course of a year, Miramar collects about 62 inches of precipitation across roughly 88 rainy days.
The annual rhythm follows from latitude (26.0°N), nearby water bodies, and elevation. These factors steer what grows, when frost is likely, and the day-to-day weather story.