Weather in Plantation, Florida
Flowers spill across the islands. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm—89°74°
- SundayMay 17Drizzle13%87°77°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm32%87°76°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle21%88°79°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle18%88°79°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast18%88°80°
- FridayMay 22Overcast33%89°80°
- PM 2.5
- 6.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 8.0 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.4 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 76.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:52 AM
- Moonset
- 12:16 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Plantation at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 23 (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 17, 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
Plantation's warmest month is August (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~68°F). Rainfall peaks in September (9.3 inches) and bottoms out in January (2.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 70° | 3.3″ | 4 |
| March | 72° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| April | 76° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| May | 79° | 6.3″ | 7 |
| June | 82° | 8.0″ | 10 |
| July | 84° | 6.0″ | 11 |
| August | 84° | 7.3″ | 10 |
| September | 83° | 9.3″ | 12 |
| October | 80° | 7.7″ | 9 |
| November | 75° | 4.2″ | 5 |
| December | 71° | 3.0″ | 5 |
Regional context
Plantation sits within 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
By late May, southern magnolia trees open their large white flowers, a reliable sign that warm-season rainfall has arrived.
Barn swallows return to open fields and retention ponds here in early April, hunting insects low over the water.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Plantation?
- Plantation's last spring frost typically lands around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives near mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Plantation?
- September is the wettest month with about 9.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 64 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Plantation?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Plantation?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Plantation?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Plantation get?
- Plantation averages about 85 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Plantation?
- Plantation'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
Plantation, Florida lies within a humid subtropical climate zone. January means settle around 68°F, while July averages 84°F — a 15°F seasonal swing.
Over the course of a year, Plantation collects about 64 inches of precipitation across roughly 85 rainy days.
Latitude (26.1°N), nearby water bodies, and elevation set the year's rhythm, shaping what grows, when frost is likely, and the character of daily weather.