Weather in Taft, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm10%91°72°
- SundayMay 17Drizzle—92°75°
- MondayMay 18Overcast12%90°68°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle35%89°72°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle26%90°71°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast35%92°71°
- FridayMay 22Overcast39%89°71°
- PM 2.5
- 6.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.5 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.0 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 84.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.3 Low
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 10:00 AM
- Moonset
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- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Taft at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 82°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: February 6 (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
Taft's warmest month is August (~83°F mean) and its coldest is January (~61°F). Rainfall peaks in June (8.1 inches) and bottoms out in November (1.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 64° | 2.0″ | 4 |
| March | 67° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| April | 72° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 8.1″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 7.5″ | 12 |
| August | 83° | 7.7″ | 12 |
| September | 81° | 6.4″ | 9 |
| October | 76° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| November | 68° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| December | 63° | 2.5″ | 4 |
Regional context
Taft 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 Taft?
- Taft's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Taft?
- June is the wettest month with about 8.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Taft?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Taft?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 61°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Taft?
- 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 Taft get?
- Taft averages about 77 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Taft?
- Taft'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
Taft, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 61°F while July averages 83°F — a 22°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Taft receives about 51 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 77 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.