Weather in University, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—96°72°
- SundayMay 17Light Rain35%94°70°
- MondayMay 18Light Drizzle25%98°70°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle45%97°70°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers32%98°70°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast29%96°71°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle46%96°72°
- PM 2.5
- 7.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 10.5 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.2 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 121.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.3 Low
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 10:06 AM
- Moonset
- —
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
University at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 85°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: February 3 (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
University's warmest month is August (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~62°F). Rainfall peaks in August (9.0 inches) and bottoms out in November (1.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| February | 65° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| March | 69° | 2.5″ | 3 |
| April | 74° | 2.5″ | 3 |
| May | 80° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| June | 83° | 7.4″ | 10 |
| July | 84° | 7.8″ | 11 |
| August | 84° | 9.0″ | 11 |
| September | 83° | 6.1″ | 8 |
| October | 77° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| November | 70° | 1.4″ | 2 |
| December | 65° | 2.6″ | 4 |
Regional context
University 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 University?
- University's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in University?
- August is the wettest month with about 9.0 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 49 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in University?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in University?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 62°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in University?
- 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 University get?
- University averages about 69 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is University?
- University'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
University, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 62°F while July averages 84°F — a 22°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, University receives about 49 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 69 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (28.1°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.