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South Pasadena, Florida Weather

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

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

South Pasadena, FL
Saturday, July 4 at 9:22 AM
86
°
Clear
Feels like
97°
Humidity
72%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
2:39 AM
Sunset
4:30 PM
South Pasadena, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastSouth Pasadena, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit with a 32% chance of precipitation at 7 AM.
L 74°H 91°
South Pasadena, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    23%
    —
    91°77°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Showers
    32%
    1.3″
    84°74°-7°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Drizzle
    20%
    —
    92°81°+8°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    91°84°-1°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Drizzle
    10%
    —
    92°84°+1°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    10%
    —
    93°85°+1°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    12%
    —
    94°85°+1°
South Pasadena, FL
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°70°83°96°6a12p6p12anow 85°high 91°low 74°PRECIP %
South Pasadena, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WSW
243° · veering 128°
Direction
WSW
243°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
6
mph
Peak 24h
13
avg 4
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 · pk 13 @ 2:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 1513SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 128° from the wsw.
South Pasadena, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1017.0
+1.3 mb in 3h · rising · 30.03 inHg
Now
1017.0
mb
3h
+1.3
mb
12h
+0.4
mb
24h
-1.0
mb
Regime · FAIR
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1016–1018
1010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1018.01015.61016.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Fair and building — a clean high settles over the region.
South Pasadena, FL
Air quality
32
AQI
Good
↓-5 in 6h

AQI 32 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). Ozone at AQI 35 now. With UV 2.8 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 9 around 1 PM.

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

PM 2.5Good
4.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
2μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
74μg/m³
UV IndexLow
1.4

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 35 now. With UV 2.8 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 9 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 35
UV peak
2.8 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 9

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 4.9 µg/m³ (AQI 27) with a 0.71 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.71
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 TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
South Pasadena, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
10%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
42.8mi
UNLIMITED
52 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
13:22 UTC · South Pasadena, 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
13:22 UTC · South Pasadena, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
South Pasadena, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
South Pasadena, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
South Pasadena, FL
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:14 AM
Sunrise
2:39 AM
Daylight
13h 51m
Sunset
4:30 PM
Civil dusk
8:58 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
South Pasadena, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
81% illuminated
Moonrise
11:09 PM
Moonset
10:48 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
South Pasadena, FL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

South Pasadena at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 86°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: February 2 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — South Pasadena

  1. Sat91°77°23%
  2. Sun84°74°32%
  3. Mon92°81°20%
  4. Tue91°84°9%
  5. Wed92°84°10%
  6. Thu93°85°10%
  7. Fri94°85°12%
  8. Sat93°84°15%
  9. Sun92°85°16%
  10. Mon92°84°26%
  11. Tue91°84°34%
  12. Wed95°79°42%
  13. Thu91°80°40%
  14. Fri93°81°41%
  15. Sat96°81°43%
  16. Sun96°82°52%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, 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 — South Pasadena

SPC includes South Pasadena 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: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱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 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 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 South Pasadena tops out in August (~82°F) and dips lowest in January (~61°F), with August wettest at 5.8 inches and November driest at 1.5 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January61°2.8″15
February62°2.7″13
March66°2.8″13
April71°2.2″11
May77°1.8″14
June81°4.7″23
July82°5.4″28
August82°5.8″29
September80°4.8″25
October76°2.2″15
November68°1.5″13
December64°2.3″14

Regional context

South Pasadena swings from 61°F in January to 82°F in July (21°F) per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals; precipitation in South Pasadena runs about 39 inches on roughly 212 measurable days.

Precipitation in South Pasadena runs summer-dominant: August averages 5.8 inches across 28.8 days of warm-season storms, while November drops to 1.5 inches over 13.1 rainy days of drier cool air. That summer-storm rhythm groups South Pasadena with places like Bear Creek, FL, Gulfport, FL and St. Pete Beach, FL.

Hard freezes are rare in South Pasadena: the coldest month averages 61°F, so South Pasadena's growing window runs most of the year. August is the hottest stretch near 82°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. Within South Pasadena, low or inland lots lose 3-5°F overnight versus South Pasadena's coastal ground.

Similar climates: Bear Creek, FL, Gulfport, FL, St. Pete Beach, FL, Treasure Island, FL, Madeira Beach, FL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in South Pasadena?
In South Pasadena, expect the last spring frost near mid-February; South Pasadena's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena sees its heaviest rain in August (around 5.8 inches), part of roughly 39 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in South Pasadena?
August is South Pasadena's warmest month, averaging about 82°F.
What is the coldest month in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena bottoms out in January, with a mean near 61°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in South Pasadena?
Time tomatoes in South Pasadena for two weeks after mid-February; peas and greens start at South Pasadena's frost line.
How many rainy days does South Pasadena get?
South Pasadena averages about 212 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is South Pasadena?
South Pasadena sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 61°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for South Pasadena?
South Pasadena'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 South Pasadena?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for South Pasadena in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in South Pasadena?
Current conditions for South Pasadena and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the South Pasadena forecast updated?
The South Pasadena forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in South Pasadena?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena?
The next few days in South Pasadena's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

South Pasadena, Florida occupies a humid subtropical zone, with January means near 61°F and July around 82°F — a 21°F swing.

South Pasadena sees close to 39 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 212 wet days.

The 21°F gap between South Pasadena's summer and winter, at 27.8°N, shapes South Pasadena's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in South Pasadena

  • 33707

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.