Weather in Pensacola, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—84°59°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—81°64°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—82°71°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—85°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—88°69°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—86°70°
- FridayMay 22Overcast21%87°72°
- PM 2.5
- 8.0 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 11.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 100.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:09 AM
- Moonset
- 12:58 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Pensacola at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 13°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 18 (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 17, 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 | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | 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
July brings Pensacola's peak heat (~84°F mean) while January delivers the year's coldest temperatures (~53°F). Rain follows a different pattern, with July seeing the most precipitation (7.9 inches) and May recording the least (3.9 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 5.0″ | 7 |
| February | 57° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| March | 62° | 5.3″ | 6 |
| April | 68° | 5.5″ | 5 |
| May | 76° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| June | 82° | 7.3″ | 9 |
| July | 84° | 7.9″ | 11 |
| August | 83° | 7.5″ | 10 |
| September | 80° | 6.6″ | 6 |
| October | 71° | 4.7″ | 4 |
| November | 61° | 4.4″ | 5 |
| December | 56° | 5.4″ | 7 |
Regional context
Pensacola falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, brown pelicans begin their nesting season along Pensacola's coastal areas.
Southern magnolia trees typically reach full bloom during May and June in this region.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Pensacola?
- Pensacola typically sees its last spring frost around mid-March, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Pensacola?
- July delivers the most rainfall with about 7.9 inches on average; annual precipitation totals roughly 68 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Pensacola?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Pensacola?
- January usually brings the coldest weather, averaging about 53°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Pensacola?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Pensacola get?
- Pensacola experiences about 79 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Pensacola?
- Pensacola's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; use the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Pensacola, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures typically hover near 53°F while July averages 84°F — a 30°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation in Pensacola totals about 68 inches spread across roughly 79 rainy days.
Location shapes the city's weather patterns through its latitude (30.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost arrives, and daily weather conditions.