Weather in Lake Helen, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm—89°69°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—89°74°
- MondayMay 18Light Drizzle—88°67°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle14%86°72°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle15%90°71°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle26%91°70°
- FridayMay 22Overcast37%89°71°
- PM 2.5
- 8.0 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 11.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 82.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:49 AM
- Moonset
- 12:28 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Lake Helen at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 9 (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 | 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
Lake Helen's warmest month is August (~83°F mean) and its coldest is January (~60°F). Rainfall peaks in July (8.2 inches) and bottoms out in November (2.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| February | 62° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| March | 66° | 3.2″ | 5 |
| April | 72° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 8.2″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 8.2″ | 11 |
| August | 83° | 8.1″ | 12 |
| September | 81° | 6.3″ | 10 |
| October | 76° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| November | 68° | 2.0″ | 4 |
| December | 63° | 2.5″ | 4 |
Regional context
Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen?
- Lake Helen's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Lake Helen?
- July is the wettest month with about 8.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 54 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Lake Helen?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Lake Helen?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 60°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Lake Helen?
- 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 Lake Helen get?
- Lake Helen averages about 82 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Lake Helen?
- Lake Helen'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
Lake Helen, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 60°F while July averages 83°F — a 23°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Lake Helen receives about 54 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 82 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (29.0°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.