Weather in Shady Hills, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm—94°71°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm31%92°71°
- MondayMay 18Overcast14%96°69°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Showers39%96°71°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle26%96°70°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast27%95°71°
- FridayMay 22Overcast39%95°71°
- PM 2.5
- 8.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 11.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 106.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:55 AM
- Moonset
- 12:32 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Shady Hills at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 5 (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
Shady Hills's warmest month is August (~82°F mean) and its coldest is January (~58°F). Rainfall peaks in July (9.4 inches) and bottoms out in November (1.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| February | 61° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| March | 64° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| April | 69° | 2.2″ | 3 |
| May | 75° | 3.4″ | 4 |
| June | 80° | 7.9″ | 11 |
| July | 81° | 9.4″ | 13 |
| August | 82° | 8.1″ | 12 |
| September | 80° | 5.8″ | 8 |
| October | 73° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| November | 65° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| December | 60° | 2.6″ | 3 |
Regional context
Shady Hills sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Shady Hills?
- Shady Hills's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Shady Hills?
- July is the wettest month with about 9.4 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 52 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Shady Hills?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Shady Hills?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 58°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Shady Hills?
- 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 Shady Hills get?
- Shady Hills averages about 74 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Shady Hills?
- Shady Hills'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
Shady Hills, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 58°F while July averages 81°F — a 24°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Shady Hills receives about 52 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 74 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (28.4°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.