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Westwood Lakes, Florida Weather

Midyear heat — the wet season grip. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Westwood Lakes weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Westwood Lakes, FL
Saturday, July 4 at 2:07 PM
88
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
98°
Humidity
71%
Wind
14 mph
Sunrise
2:34 AM
Sunset
4:16 PM
Westwood Lakes, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastWestwood Lakes, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 76 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit with a 36% chance of precipitation at 4 PM.
L 76°H 91°
Westwood Lakes, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Light Showers
    36%
    0.08″
    91°78°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    18%
    —
    89°76°-2°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Thunderstorm
    79%
    —
    92°76°+3°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Thunderstorm
    54%
    —
    93°81°+1°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Drizzle
    16%
    —
    93°84°0°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    92°84°-1°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    25%
    —
    95°84°+3°
Westwood Lakes, FL
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°72°83°94°12p6p12a6anow 88°high 91°low 76°PRECIP %
Westwood Lakes, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
S
182° · backing 29°
Direction
S
182°
Sustained
14
mph
Gust
19
mph
Peak 24h
19
avg 4
Beaufort · 4 · MOD BRZ
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 4 · pk 19 @ 2:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 258SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A fresh breeze drives the s-bound air across the harbor.
Westwood Lakes, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1016.8
-1.4 mb in 3h · falling · 30.03 inHg
Now
1016.8
mb
3h
-1.4
mb
12h
-0.3
mb
24h
-0.2
mb
Regime · FAIR
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1016–1018
1010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1018.21016.11016.8
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Fair air starting to ease — a front may be approaching.
Westwood Lakes, FL
Air quality
43
AQI
Good
→+1 in 6h

AQI 43 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 10.9 µg/m³ (AQI 54), ratio 0.48 with 14 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
10.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
23μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneGood
57μg/m³
UV IndexVery high
7.8

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 10.9 µg/m³ (AQI 54), ratio 0.48 with 14 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.

PM2.5/PM10
0.48
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
1h in last 6h
Pattern
transport

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³350
Westwood Lakes, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
73%
MOSTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
44.4mi
UNLIMITED
54 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
18:07 UTC · Westwood Lakes, 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
18:07 UTC · Westwood Lakes, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Westwood Lakes, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Westwood Lakes, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Westwood Lakes, FL
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
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.
Westwood Lakes, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
80% illuminated
Moonrise
10:57 PM
Moonset
10:39 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Westwood Lakes, FL
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Midyear heat — the wet season grip

fish
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Westwood Lakes at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 88°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: January 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Westwood Lakes

  1. Sat91°78°36%
  2. Sun89°76°18%
  3. Mon92°76°79%
  4. Tue93°81°54%
  5. Wed93°84°16%
  6. Thu92°84°8%
  7. Fri95°84°25%
  8. Sat94°80°33%
  9. Sun93°81°25%
  10. Mon94°83°28%
  11. Tue92°84°31%
  12. Wed92°85°21%
  13. Thu92°84°28%
  14. Fri92°84°35%
  15. Sat93°84°40%
  16. Sun93°85°38%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, 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 — Westwood Lakes

SPC includes Westwood Lakes 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 coast✨May 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 185 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
June—lettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Westwood Lakes, August runs warmest near 83°F and January coldest around 69°F, while September is the wettest month (6.7 inches) and February the driest (1.8 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January69°1.9″20
February69°1.8″17
March72°1.9″19
April75°2.0″18
May78°3.8″23
June81°6.5″27
July82°4.1″29
August83°5.0″30
September81°6.7″29
October78°5.1″27
November74°2.3″19
December71°1.8″20

Regional context

In Westwood Lakes, 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.

Westwood Lakes'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 Westwood Lakes with places like Sunset, FL, Westchester, FL and Olympia Heights, FL.

Hard freezes are rare in Westwood Lakes: the coldest month averages 69°F, so Westwood Lakes'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. Within Westwood Lakes, low or inland lots lose 3-5°F overnight versus Westwood Lakes's coastal ground.

Similar climates: Sunset, FL, Westchester, FL, Olympia Heights, FL, Kendale Lakes, FL, Tamiami, FL.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Westwood Lakes?
Westwood Lakes's last spring frost lands near mid-February, and in Westwood Lakes the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Westwood Lakes?
Westwood Lakes sees its heaviest rain in September (around 6.7 inches), part of roughly 43 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Westwood Lakes?
August is Westwood Lakes's warmest month, averaging about 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Westwood Lakes?
Westwood Lakes bottoms out in January, with a mean near 69°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Westwood Lakes?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-February in Westwood Lakes; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Westwood Lakes get?
Westwood Lakes averages about 278 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Westwood Lakes?
Westwood Lakes'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 Westwood Lakes?
Westwood Lakes'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 Westwood Lakes?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Westwood Lakes in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Westwood Lakes?
Current conditions for Westwood Lakes and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Westwood Lakes forecast updated?
The Westwood Lakes forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Westwood Lakes?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Westwood Lakes 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 Westwood Lakes?
The next few days in Westwood Lakes's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

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

Yearly precipitation in Westwood Lakes totals around 43 inches, spread over about 278 days of rain or snow.

Latitude 25.7°N gives Westwood Lakes its 13°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Westwood Lakes's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Westwood Lakes

  • 33165

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.