Weather in Palm Bay, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast—86°74°
- MondayMay 18Overcast23%86°72°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle15%83°75°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle18%85°74°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle21%85°73°
- FridayMay 22Clear31%85°73°
- SaturdayMay 23Overcast36%87°74°
- PM 2.5
- 5.1 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 71.0 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
- 12:23 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Palm Bay at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 3 (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
August brings Palm Bay's warmest temperatures (~82°F mean) while January delivers its coldest (~61°F). Rainfall peaks in September (8.0 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (2.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 2.6″ | 9 |
| February | 64° | 2.4″ | 8 |
| March | 67° | 3.0″ | 10 |
| April | 71° | 2.8″ | 9 |
| May | 76° | 4.4″ | 15 |
| June | 80° | 7.6″ | 25 |
| July | 82° | 6.6″ | 22 |
| August | 82° | 7.1″ | 24 |
| September | 80° | 8.0″ | 25 |
| October | 76° | 5.6″ | 19 |
| November | 69° | 3.0″ | 10 |
| December | 64° | 2.5″ | 8 |
Regional context
Palm Bay falls within a humid subtropical climate region. This places the city among a group 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.
Naturalist notes
Late April often brings the return of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Palm Bay's flowering trees and gardens.
Southern Magnolia trees typically begin their second flush of blooms around May in this region.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Palm Bay?
- Palm Bay's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Palm Bay?
- September is the wettest month with about 8.0 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 56 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Palm Bay?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Palm Bay?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 61°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Palm Bay?
- 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 Palm Bay get?
- Palm Bay averages about 184 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Palm Bay?
- Palm Bay'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
Palm Bay, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 61°F while July averages 82°F — a 21°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Palm Bay receives about 56 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 184 rainy days.
Several factors set the rhythm of the year: latitude (28.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.