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West Miami, Florida Weather

Midyear heat — the wet season grip. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

West Miami weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

West Miami, FL
Sunday, July 5 at 6:01 AM
80
°
Clear
Feels like
91°
Humidity
91%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
2:34 AM
Sunset
4:16 PM
West Miami, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastWest Miami, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 78 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit with a 47% chance of precipitation at 11 AM.
L 78°H 88°
West Miami, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Heavy Showers
    47%
    0.40″
    88°78°
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Drizzle
    66%
    0.03″
    91°75°+3°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    39%
    89°79°-2°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Thunderstorm
    89°84°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Thunderstorm
    89°85°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Thunderstorm
    24%
    88°85°-1°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Thunderstorm
    33%
    89°85°+1°
West Miami, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NNW
346° · backing 104°
Direction
NNW
346°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
7
mph
Peak 24h
13
avg 3
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 3 · pk 13 @ 1:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 131SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 104° from the nnw.
West Miami, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1015.7
+0.3 mb in 3h · steady · 29.99 inHg
Now
1015.7
mb
3h
+0.3
mb
12h
-0.5
mb
24h
-0.1
mb
Regime · FAIR
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 10151018
1010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1017.81014.91015.7
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Fair, steady air — a quiet anticyclone holds the sky.
West Miami, FL
Air quality
29
AQI
Good
-5 in 6h

AQI 29 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 6.0 µg/m³ (AQI 33) with a 0.69 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
6.0μg/m³
PM 10Good
9μg/m³
NO₂Good
4μg/m³
OzoneGood
33μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 6.0 µg/m³ (AQI 33) with a 0.69 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.69
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke
West Miami, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

Visibility
28.5mi
UNLIMITED
60 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
10:01 UTC · West Miami, 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
10:01 UTC · West Miami, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
West Miami, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
West Miami, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
West Miami, FL
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:10 AM
Sunrise
2:34 AM
Daylight
13h 42m
Sunset
4:16 PM
Civil dusk
8:43 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
West Miami, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Moonrise
11:30 PM
Moonset
11:36 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
West Miami, FL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Midyear heat — the wet season grip

weather
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

West Miami at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 6°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: January 21 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — West Miami

  1. Sun88°78°47%
  2. Mon91°75°66%
  3. Tue89°79°39%
  4. Wed89°84°8%
  5. Thu89°85°6%
  6. Fri88°85°24%
  7. Sat89°85°33%
  8. Sun88°83°19%
  9. Mon88°85°28%
  10. Tue89°84°30%
  11. Wed89°82°26%
  12. Thu89°85°42%
  13. Fri88°85°35%
  14. Sat89°85°30%
  15. Sun88°85°27%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, 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 — West Miami

SPC includes West Miami 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: The year turns in trade winds.January 6–10: Reefs reflect clear winter light.January 11–15: Mangrove buds swell with green.January 16–20: Hibiscus opens in January sun.January 21–25: Early-blooming aster brings gold.January 26–31: Last cold breath, green rising.February 1–5: Plumeria and ceiba crown the canopy.February 6–10: Coral spawn timing aligns with moon.February 11–15: Morning dew lingers on new leaves.February 16–20: Trade-wind rhythm softens slightly.February 21–25: Humidity breaks the dry season spell.February 26–28: Mist rises where rain falls inland.March 1–5: Green thickens in every direction.March 6–10: Hidden creatures awaken in dampness.March 11–15: Fruiting cycles deepen as rains persist.March 16–20: Wings emerge from green.March 21–25: Light holds the horizon.March 26–31: Coral blooms begin.April 1–5: Thunder rolls across the sea.April 6–10: Migrants pour southward.April 11–15: Green deepens in all things.April 16–20: Rain paints the sky.April 21–25: Green shoots rise from the shore.April 26–30: Heat breaks the last restraint.May 1–5: Lei Day—flowers crown the islands.May 6–10: Rain falls on greening grain.May 11–15: Green life breaks upward.May 16–20: Flowers spill across the islands.May 21–25: Summer arrives in thunder.May 26–31: Frogs sing the summer in.June 1–5: First trades stir the ceiba canopy.June 6–10: Afternoon showers claim the ritual.June 11–15: Easterly waves thread the Atlantic.June 16–20: Reef polyps synchronize in moonlight.June 21–25: The sun reaches its zenith turn.June 26–30: Lightning bugs dance above the flooded lowlands.July 1–5: Midyear heat — the wet season grip.July 6–10: Warm breeze across the mangrove maze.July 11–15: Storm surge begins its rhythm.July 16–20: Juvenile raptors test the thermals.July 21–25: The earth releases its breath — humidity peaks.July 26–31: Fruits swell in the tropical canopy.August 1–5: August opens — storms become routine.August 6–10: Autumn whispers in the trade wind shift.August 11–15: Cool winds find their path again.August 16–20: Cicadas hum through the heat.August 21–25: Trade winds gather strength.August 26–31: Hurricane season intensifies.September 1–5: Peak storm season dawns.September 6–10: Wet-season rains peak.September 11–15: Mid-season storm lull.September 16–20: Equinox approaches.September 21–25: Storm intensity ebbs slightly.September 26–30: Late-season storms persist.October 1–5: Easterly waves train across the basin.October 6–10: Hurricane season's second peak.October 11–15: Seasonal wind shift emerges.October 16–20: Atlantic storms retreat.October 21–25: Trade winds solidify.October 26–31: Dry season's arrival.November 1–5: Last storms clear the horizon.November 6–10: Dry season takes hold.November 11–15: Migratory arrivals from the north.November 16–20: The emerald deepens.November 21–25: Dust veil settles.November 26–30: Harvest calm descends.December 1–5: Deep dry season opens.December 6–10: Winter trades blow strong.December 11–15: Solstice approaches in green silence.December 16–20: The sun turns again.December 21–25: Solstice—renewal in stillness.December 26–31: Year's end in tropical stillness.🌱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 coastMay 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

Midyear heat — the wet season grip

July arrives at full tropical intensity. Afternoon showers violent and brief. Trade winds weaken. Air feels solid with moisture and warmth.

Day 186 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
Junelettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, beans, summer squash
Augusttomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septembertomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots
December

A year in weather

The year in West Miami tops out in August (~83°F) and dips lowest in January (~69°F), with September wettest at 6.7 inches and February driest at 1.8 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January69°1.920
February69°1.817
March72°1.919
April75°2.018
May78°3.823
June81°6.527
July82°4.129
August83°5.030
September81°6.729
October78°5.127
November74°2.319
December71°1.820

Regional context

In West Miami, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 69°F and July near 82°F — a 13°F seasonal arc — with about 42.9 inches of precipitation over 278 rainy or snowy days.

West Miami's rain peaks in summer: September brings 6.7 inches over 29.1 thunderstorm-fed days, while February sees just 1.8 inches across 16.5 days under cooler, drier air. That summer-storm rhythm groups West Miami with places like Coral Terrace, FL, Fountainebleau, FL and South Miami, FL.

Hard freezes are rare in West Miami: the coldest month averages 69°F, so West Miami's growing window runs most of the year. August is the hottest stretch near 83°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. West Miami's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than West Miami's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Coral Terrace, FL, Fountainebleau, FL, South Miami, FL, Olympia Heights, FL, Westchester, FL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in West Miami?
In West Miami, expect the last spring frost near mid-February; West Miami's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in West Miami?
September is the wettest month in West Miami, about 6.7 inches on average; the year totals roughly 43 inches.
What is the warmest month in West Miami?
The warmest stretch in West Miami comes in August, around 83°F on average.
What is the coldest month in West Miami?
On average January is the chilliest month in West Miami, about 69°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in West Miami?
West Miami's last frost (mid-February) cues hardy greens; in West Miami, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does West Miami get?
Expect roughly 278 wet days a year in West Miami.
What hardiness zone is West Miami?
West Miami's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 69°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for West Miami?
West Miami'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 West Miami?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for West Miami in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in West Miami?
Current conditions for West Miami and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the West Miami forecast updated?
The West Miami forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in West Miami?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for West Miami 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 West Miami?
The next few days in West Miami's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

West Miami, Florida has a humid subtropical climate: January averages roughly 69°F, July about 82°F, 13°F between them.

Across the year, West Miami collects about 43 inches of precipitation over roughly 278 days with measurable rain or snow.

At 25.8°N, West Miami's 13°F summer-to-winter swing sets when West Miami's gardens wake and when frost returns.

ZIP codes in West Miami

  • 33144
  • 33155

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.