Weather in Ocala Estates, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Showers33%95°68°
- SundayMay 17Overcast25%93°74°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—94°69°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle38%93°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast29%94°69°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle28%95°70°
- FridayMay 22Overcast40%95°70°
- PM 2.5
- 6.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 8.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 106.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.3 Low
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 10:02 AM
- Moonset
- —
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Ocala Estates at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 10 (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
Ocala Estates's warmest month is July (~82°F mean) and its coldest is January (~58°F). Rainfall peaks in June (7.4 inches) and bottoms out in November (2.1 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| February | 61° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| March | 65° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| April | 71° | 2.2″ | 4 |
| May | 76° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| June | 81° | 7.4″ | 11 |
| July | 82° | 6.9″ | 12 |
| August | 82° | 7.1″ | 12 |
| September | 80° | 6.5″ | 9 |
| October | 74° | 3.2″ | 5 |
| November | 65° | 2.1″ | 3 |
| December | 60° | 2.7″ | 4 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Ocala Estates?
- Ocala Estates's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Ocala Estates?
- June is the wettest month with about 7.4 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 52 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Ocala Estates?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Ocala Estates?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 58°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Ocala Estates?
- 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 Ocala Estates get?
- Ocala Estates averages about 79 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Ocala Estates?
- Ocala Estates'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
Ocala Estates, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 58°F while July averages 82°F — a 24°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Ocala Estates receives about 52 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 79 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (29.2°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.