Weather in Waldo, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm—92°67°
- SundayMay 17Light Drizzle17%91°74°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—93°69°
- TuesdayMay 19Mostly Clear18%94°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast22%95°69°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle25%94°69°
- FridayMay 22Overcast43%96°70°
- PM 2.5
- 7.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.8 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 93.0 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
- —
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Waldo at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 84°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: February 14 (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
Waldo's warmest month is July (~81°F mean) and its coldest is January (~55°F). Rainfall peaks in June (7.6 inches) and bottoms out in November (1.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| February | 58° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| March | 63° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| April | 69° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| May | 75° | 3.1″ | 5 |
| June | 80° | 7.6″ | 11 |
| July | 81° | 6.7″ | 11 |
| August | 81° | 6.4″ | 10 |
| September | 79° | 5.0″ | 7 |
| October | 71° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| November | 63° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| December | 57° | 2.9″ | 5 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Waldo?
- Waldo's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Waldo?
- June is the wettest month with about 7.6 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 48 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Waldo?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 81°F.
- What is the coldest month in Waldo?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 55°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Waldo?
- 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 Waldo get?
- Waldo averages about 73 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Waldo?
- Waldo'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
Waldo, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 55°F while July averages 81°F — a 27°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Waldo receives about 48 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 73 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (29.8°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.