Weather in Coral Springs, Florida
Flowers spill across the islands. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm—87°74°
- SundayMay 17Overcast10%85°76°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm27%84°75°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle23%88°79°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle18%88°78°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast18%89°79°
- FridayMay 22Overcast34%89°79°
- PM 2.5
- 5.9 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.3 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 70.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:52 AM
- Moonset
- 12:17 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Flowers spill across the islands
Coral Springs at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 6°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 24 (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
Coral Springs's warmest month is August (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~68°F). Rainfall peaks in September (9.3 inches) and bottoms out in January (2.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 70° | 3.3″ | 4 |
| March | 72° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| April | 76° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| May | 79° | 6.3″ | 7 |
| June | 82° | 8.0″ | 10 |
| July | 84° | 6.0″ | 11 |
| August | 84° | 7.3″ | 10 |
| September | 83° | 9.3″ | 12 |
| October | 80° | 7.7″ | 9 |
| November | 75° | 4.2″ | 5 |
| December | 71° | 3.0″ | 5 |
Regional context
Coral Springs 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.
Naturalist notes
In May, southern magnolias begin unfurling their large white blooms, releasing a heavy citrus-like scent into the warm evening air.
By late spring, chimney swifts arrive from their South American wintering grounds and can be seen chattering above the rooftops at dusk.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Coral Springs?
- Coral Springs's last spring frost typically arrives around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Coral Springs?
- September is the wettest month with about 9.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 64 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Coral Springs?
- August is typically the warmest month, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Coral Springs?
- January is typically the coldest month, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Coral Springs?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Coral Springs get?
- Coral Springs averages about 85 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Coral Springs?
- Coral Springs'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
Coral Springs, Florida falls within a humid subtropical climate zone. Highs in January hover near 68°F, while July averages 84°F — a 15°F seasonal swing.
The city receives about 64 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 85 rainy days across the year.
Latitude (26.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation combine to set the year's rhythm. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and the daily weather story.