Weather in Spring Hill, Florida
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:55 AM
- Moonset
- 12:32 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Spring Hill at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 6 (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 Spring Hill's warmest temperatures (~82°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~58°F). Rainfall peaks in July (9.4 inches) and drops to its lowest point in November (1.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| February | 61° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| March | 64° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| April | 69° | 2.2″ | 3 |
| May | 75° | 3.4″ | 4 |
| June | 80° | 7.9″ | 11 |
| July | 81° | 9.4″ | 13 |
| August | 82° | 8.1″ | 12 |
| September | 80° | 5.8″ | 8 |
| October | 73° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| November | 65° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| December | 60° | 2.6″ | 3 |
Regional context
Spring Hill falls within a humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this cohort.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, red-winged blackbirds begin their second nesting cycle in the marsh areas around Spring Hill.
Southern magnolia trees reach full bloom during May, their large white flowers releasing their distinctive lemony fragrance.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Spring Hill?
- Spring Hill's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Spring Hill?
- July is the wettest month with about 9.4 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 52 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Spring Hill?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Spring Hill?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 58°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Spring Hill?
- 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 Spring Hill get?
- Spring Hill averages about 74 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Spring Hill?
- Spring Hill'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
Spring Hill, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 58°F while July averages 81°F — a 24°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Spring Hill receives about 52 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 74 rainy days.
Latitude (28.5°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation establish the rhythm of the year — shaping what grows here, when frost is likely, and the daily weather patterns.