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Leesburg, Florida Weather

Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night. Day 43 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Leesburg weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Leesburg, FL
Sunday, August 2 at 10:57 AM
83
°
Overcast
Feels like
92°
Humidity
82%
Wind
10 mph
Sunrise
2:49 AM
Sunset
4:17 PM
Leesburg, FL
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastLeesburg, FL: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit with a 49% chance of precipitation at 5 PM.
L 75°H 85°
Leesburg, FL
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Rain
    49%
    0.29″
    85°75°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Light Rain
    43%
    0.10″
    84°75°-1°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Light Rain
    49%
    0.11″
    90°74°+6°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Showers
    65%
    —
    95°74°+5°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Heavy Showers
    57%
    0.39″
    97°75°+2°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Light Drizzle
    52%
    —
    96°76°-1°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Mostly Clear
    68%
    —
    96°76°0°
Leesburg, FL
Next 24 hours · Warm now
72°80°88°12p6p12a6anow 80°high 85°low 75°PRECIP %
Leesburg, FL
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSW
199° · backing 40°
Direction
SSW
199°
Sustained
10
mph
Gust
16
mph
Peak 24h
19
avg 5 mph
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 mph · pk 19 mph @ 6:00a
010203040MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 399SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 40° from the ssw.
Leesburg, FL
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1011.2
+0.1 mb in 3h · steady · 29.86 inHg
Now
1011.2
mb
3h
+0.1
mb
12h
+0.3
mb
24h
-1.8
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1010–1013
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1013.01010.41011.2
Air sits at the threshold — small shifts decide the day.
Leesburg, FL
Air quality
29
AQI
Good
↓-6 in 6h

AQI 29 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 6 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline).

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
1.3μg/m³
PM 10Good
2μg/m³
NO₂Good
4μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERGood
46μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.6

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).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Leesburg, FL
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
38.9mi
UNLIMITED
40 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
14:57 UTC · Leesburg, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
14:57 UTC · Leesburg, FL · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Leesburg, FL
Satellite · infrared · animated
Leesburg, FL
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Leesburg, FL
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
6:25 AM
Sunrise
2:49 AM
Daylight
13h 28m
Sunset
4:17 PM
Civil dusk
8:45 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Leesburg, FL
The moon
Waning Gibbous
84% illuminated
Moonrise
10:08 PM
Moonset
10:30 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Leesburg, FL
Microseason
Aug 1–5

Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night

celestial
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Leesburg at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 9°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: February 8 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP codes: 34748, 34788

16-Day Forecast — Leesburg

  1. Sun85°75°49%
  2. Mon84°75°43%
  3. Tue90°74°49%
  4. Wed95°74°65%
  5. Thu97°75°57%
  6. Fri96°76°52%
  7. Sat96°76°68%
  8. Sun96°77°59%
  9. Mon94°77°56%
  10. Tue93°77°44%
  11. Wed95°75°34%
  12. Thu91°75°36%
  13. Fri92°76°48%
  14. Sat93°78°35%
  15. Sun95°77°39%
  16. Mon98°74°26%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Leesburg

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, 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 — Leesburg

SPC includes Leesburg in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • 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.

Sun & seasons in Leesburg

Leesburg sits in Lake County, where the year’s longest day runs 13h 59m of daylight and its shortest just 10h 18m — a swing of +3h 40m between the June and December solstices. Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Miami, the state’s largest city, lies about 231 miles to the SSE. The nearest town Leesburg tracks is Ocala, roughly 32 miles to the NNW.

Air quality in Leesburg’s county has trended dirtier since 2020; its cleanest year on record was 2020 (median AQI 32). See the full air-quality history for Leesburg.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night

Sunset slides back toward 8 PM; darkness creeps in, signaling summer's decline though heat persists.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
Februarylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Apriltomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
June—lettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

The year in Leesburg tops out in August (~83°F) and dips lowest in January (~59°F), with June wettest at 7.0 inches and November driest at 1.8 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January59°2.5″4
February63°2.1″4
March67°3.2″4
April72°2.0″4
May78°2.7″4
June82°7.0″11
July83°5.9″11
August83°6.6″10
September81°5.2″8
October75°2.6″4
November67°1.8″3
December62°2.2″4

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Leesburg sees 59°F Januarys and 83°F Julys, a 24°F range, plus around 43.8 inches of precipitation across 70 days.

Leesburg's rain peaks in summer: June brings 7.0 inches over 10.7 thunderstorm-fed days, while November sees just 1.8 inches across 2.5 days under cooler, drier air. That summer-storm rhythm groups Leesburg with places like Okahumpka, FL, Yalaha, FL and Fruitland Park, FL.

Freezes are uncommon in Leesburg, where the coldest month averages 59°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in August (about 83°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Leesburg's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Leesburg's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Okahumpka, FL, Yalaha, FL, Fruitland Park, FL, Wildwood, FL, Silver Lake, FL.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the return of Mississippi Kites to central Florida, their distinctive white heads visible as they soar over open areas hunting insects.

Southern Magnolia trees typically begin their second flush of blooming in late May, filling the air with their distinctive lemony fragrance.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Leesburg?
Frost typically leaves Leesburg by mid-February and returns to Leesburg near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Leesburg?
Rainfall in Leesburg peaks in June near 7.0 inches, out of about 44 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Leesburg?
Leesburg peaks in August, when the mean runs near 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Leesburg?
January is Leesburg's coldest month, averaging about 59°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Leesburg?
Around mid-February, start frost-hardy crops in Leesburg; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Leesburg get?
Leesburg records around 70 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Leesburg?
Since January in Leesburg averages 59°F, Leesburg's USDA zone follows that floor — confirm it by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Leesburg?
Leesburg's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Leesburg?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Leesburg in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Leesburg?
Current conditions for Leesburg and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Leesburg forecast updated?
The Leesburg forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Leesburg?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Leesburg are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Leesburg?
The next few days in Leesburg's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Leesburg, Florida, the humid subtropical climate runs from about 59°F in January to 83°F in July, a 24°F seasonal range.

Rain and snow bring Leesburg roughly 44 inches a year across approximately 70 measurable-precipitation days.

From 28.8°N, Leesburg sees a 24°F seasonal swing that governs Leesburg's planting and frost windows.

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ZIP codes in Leesburg

  • 34748
  • 34762
  • 34736
  • 34749
  • 34789

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.