Weather in Hialeah, Florida
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When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:53 AM
- Moonset
- 12:16 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Hialeah at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 21 (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 Hialeah's highest temperatures (~83°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~67°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in September (8.4 inches) and drops to its lowest point in December (2.3 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| February | 69° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| March | 71° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| April | 75° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| May | 78° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 7.8″ | 10 |
| July | 83° | 6.0″ | 9 |
| August | 83° | 7.5″ | 10 |
| September | 82° | 8.4″ | 11 |
| October | 79° | 6.5″ | 9 |
| November | 74° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| December | 70° | 2.3″ | 4 |
Regional context
Hialeah falls within a humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
May brings the peak migration of painted buntings through South Florida, their brilliant blue and red plumage visible in suburban gardens and parks.
Late spring marks when frangipani trees begin their flowering cycle, releasing their sweet fragrance across the city's neighborhoods.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Hialeah?
- Hialeah's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-February, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Hialeah?
- September ranks as the wettest month with about 8.4 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 57 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Hialeah?
- August typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Hialeah?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 67°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Hialeah?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Hialeah get?
- Hialeah experiences about 81 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Hialeah?
- Hialeah's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Hialeah, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 67°F while July averages 83°F — a 16°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Hialeah receives about 57 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 81 rainy days.
Annual patterns follow the city's latitude (25.9°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — factors that determine what grows here, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.