Kissimmee, Florida Weather
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Kissimmee weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——87°65°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——90°66°+3°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——89°66°-1°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——91°68°+2°
- MondayJun 8Overcast29%—90°72°-1°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle48%—86°75°-4°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle55%—82°73°-4°
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.64 with 12 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source. AQI up 13 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise).
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 48 — peak already passed at 1 PM under partly cloudy skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 48
- UV peak
- 0.7 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 48
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.64 with 12 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.64
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
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
- 3:21 AM
- Moonset
- 1:57 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Kissimmee at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 5 (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.
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 Kissimmee's highest temperatures with a mean of 83°F, while January delivers the coolest weather at 60°F. Precipitation follows its own calendar — June records the heaviest rainfall at 9.2 inches, and November sees the least with just 2.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| February | 63° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| March | 66° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| April | 71° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 4.2″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 9.2″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 7.2″ | 12 |
| August | 83° | 8.4″ | 13 |
| September | 81° | 5.9″ | 10 |
| October | 75° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| November | 68° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| December | 63° | 2.1″ | 4 |
Regional context
The humid subtropical climate zone encompasses Kissimmee and surrounding cities, creating shared temperature patterns, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions across the region.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of painted buntings through central Florida, their brilliant colors flashing through oak hammocks and scrubland edges.
Summer solstice in June marks the longest days, when sunrise occurs around 6:30 AM and sunset stretches past 8:15 PM.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Kissimmee?
- Mid-February typically marks Kissimmee's last spring frost, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Kissimmee?
- June brings the heaviest rainfall with approximately 9.2 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 53 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Kissimmee?
- August records the highest temperatures, with averages around 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Kissimmee?
- January brings the coolest weather, averaging about 60°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Kissimmee?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February, while warm-season varieties such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Kissimmee get?
- Approximately 81 rainy days occur in Kissimmee each year.
- What hardiness zone is Kissimmee?
- The USDA hardiness zone for Kissimmee depends on its lowest average winter temperature — use the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Kissimmee, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 60°F in January and climb to an average of 83°F in July, creating a seasonal swing of 22°F.
Annual precipitation totals about 53 inches, distributed across roughly 81 rainy days throughout the year.
Several factors determine the local climate pattern: latitude at 28.3°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence plant growth cycles, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.