Weather in Hollywood, Florida
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- Moonrise
- 10:52 AM
- Moonset
- 12:16 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Flowers spill across the islands
Hollywood at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 22 (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 Hollywood's highest temperatures, averaging around 85°F, while January delivers the coolest weather at roughly 68°F. Rainfall reaches its peak in June with 8.7 inches and drops to its lowest point in December with just 2.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 2.7″ | 3 |
| February | 70° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| March | 73° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| April | 76° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| May | 80° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| June | 83° | 8.7″ | 11 |
| July | 84° | 6.8″ | 12 |
| August | 85° | 8.5″ | 12 |
| September | 83° | 8.0″ | 11 |
| October | 80° | 7.7″ | 9 |
| November | 75° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| December | 71° | 2.2″ | 5 |
Regional context
Hollywood falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with surrounding cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Bougainvillea reaches peak bloom during late May, painting south Florida landscapes in brilliant magenta and purple.
Painted bunting males arrive in late April, their jewel-toned plumage marking the height of spring migration through coastal Florida.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Hollywood?
- Hollywood's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-February, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Hollywood?
- June brings the heaviest rainfall, averaging about 8.7 inches, while the city receives roughly 62 inches of precipitation annually.
- What is the warmest month in Hollywood?
- August typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Hollywood?
- January sees the coolest temperatures, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Hollywood?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Hollywood get?
- Hollywood experiences approximately 88 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Hollywood?
- Hollywood's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperatures; consult the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Hollywood, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 68°F in January and climb to an average of 84°F in July — creating a 16°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 62 inches, distributed across roughly 88 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here follow the city's latitude of 26.0°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing conditions, frost timing, and daily weather characteristics.