Weather in Sunrise, Florida
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- Moonrise
- 10:01 AM
- Moonset
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- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Sunrise at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°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 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
August is Sunrise’s warmest month with a mean near 84°F, while January is the coldest at roughly 68°F. Rainfall reaches its peak in September at 9.3 inches and hits its low point in January at 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
Sunrise belongs to a humid subtropical climate region — a group of nearby cities that share comparable 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, northern mockingbird fledglings begin appearing on low hedges and lawn edges around Sunrise, still begging for food from adults.
Mango trees in the area enter their main flowering period during the lengthening days of late spring, setting fruit that will swell through the humid summer months.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Sunrise?
- The last spring frost in Sunrise typically arrives around mid-February; the first fall frost comes near mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Sunrise?
- September claims the title of wettest month, averaging 9.3 inches of rain, and the city receives roughly 64 inches each year.
- What is the warmest month in Sunrise?
- August is usually the warmest month, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Sunrise?
- January is usually the coldest month, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Sunrise?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can go in around the last spring frost, near mid-February. Warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers wait until one to two weeks later.
- How many rainy days does Sunrise get?
- Sunrise averages about 85 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Sunrise?
- Sunrise's USDA hardiness zone depends on the lowest average winter temperature; the current zone designation can be checked through the USDA's online lookup using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Sunrise, Florida falls under a humid subtropical climate. Average temperatures hover near 68°F in January and climb to 84°F in July — a 15°F swing from winter to summer.
The city collects about 64 inches of precipitation annually, spread across roughly 85 rainy days.
Latitude (26.2°N), nearby water bodies, and low elevation set the year’s rhythm. Those three factors shape plant life, determine frost likelihood, and drive the daily weather story.