Highland City, Florida Weather
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Highland City weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——90°65°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——91°66°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——89°68°-2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——91°69°+2°
- MondayJun 8Overcast27%—94°73°+3°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast45%—93°76°-1°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle56%0.01″90°74°-3°
PM2.5 at 9.6 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.65 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 37. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 37
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 8
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 9.6 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.65 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.65
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:22 AM
- Moonset
- 2:00 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Highland City at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 18°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 3 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, 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.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Highland City
SPC has placed Highland City in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
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
Highland City's warmest month is August (~83°F mean) and its coldest is January (~62°F). Rainfall peaks in August (9.1 inches) and bottoms out in November (1.9 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| February | 65° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| March | 68° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| April | 73° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| May | 78° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| June | 82° | 8.7″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 8.8″ | 14 |
| August | 83° | 9.1″ | 14 |
| September | 82° | 7.6″ | 10 |
| October | 76° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| November | 69° | 1.9″ | 3 |
| December | 65° | 2.6″ | 4 |
Regional context
Highland City 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.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Highland City?
- Highland City's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Highland City?
- August is the wettest month with about 9.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 57 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Highland City?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Highland City?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 62°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Highland City?
- 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 Highland City get?
- Highland City averages about 83 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Highland City?
- Highland City'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
Highland City, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 62°F while July averages 83°F — a 21°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Highland City receives about 57 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 83 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (28.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.