Union Park, Florida Weather
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Union Park weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast32%—85°71°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——85°64°0°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——85°66°0°
- SaturdayJun 6Drizzle——87°70°+2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast12%—92°69°+5°
- MondayJun 8Overcast38%—92°73°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast46%—87°75°-5°
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.63 with 15 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 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 47 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 47
- UV peak
- 3.8 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 47
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.63 with 15 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.63
- 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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 2:39 AM
- Moonset
- 12:58 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Union Park at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 6 (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 3, 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 — Union Park
SPC has placed Union Park 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
Union Park's warmest month is August (~83°F mean) and its coldest is January (~61°F). Rainfall peaks in June (8.1 inches) and bottoms out in November (1.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 64° | 2.0″ | 4 |
| March | 67° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| April | 72° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| May | 77° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 8.1″ | 12 |
| July | 83° | 7.5″ | 12 |
| August | 83° | 7.7″ | 12 |
| September | 81° | 6.4″ | 9 |
| October | 76° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| November | 68° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| December | 63° | 2.5″ | 4 |
Regional context
Union Park 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 Union Park?
- Union Park's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Union Park?
- June is the wettest month with about 8.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Union Park?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Union Park?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 61°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Union Park?
- 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 Union Park get?
- Union Park averages about 77 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Union Park?
- Union Park'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
Union Park, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 61°F while July averages 83°F — a 22°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Union Park receives about 51 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 77 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (28.6°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.