Pensacola, Florida Weather
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Pensacola weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Partly Cloudy——84°73°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast18%—81°71°-3°
- SaturdayJun 6Heavy Showers37%0.71″80°76°-1°
- SundayJun 7Overcast17%—87°74°+7°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——88°73°+1°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——92°74°+4°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast13%—95°72°+3°
AQI 56 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning). PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.63 with 8 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
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. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~98%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 47
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 6
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.63 with 8 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.63
- Wind
- light
- 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
- 4:27 AM
- Moonset
- 3:15 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Pensacola at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 18 (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 5, 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 — Pensacola
SPC has placed Pensacola in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | 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
July brings Pensacola's peak heat (~84°F mean) while January delivers the year's coldest temperatures (~53°F). Rain follows a different pattern, with July seeing the most precipitation (7.9 inches) and May recording the least (3.9 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 5.0″ | 7 |
| February | 57° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| March | 62° | 5.3″ | 6 |
| April | 68° | 5.5″ | 5 |
| May | 76° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| June | 82° | 7.3″ | 9 |
| July | 84° | 7.9″ | 11 |
| August | 83° | 7.5″ | 10 |
| September | 80° | 6.6″ | 6 |
| October | 71° | 4.7″ | 4 |
| November | 61° | 4.4″ | 5 |
| December | 56° | 5.4″ | 7 |
Regional context
Pensacola falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, brown pelicans begin their nesting season along Pensacola's coastal areas.
Southern magnolia trees typically reach full bloom during May and June in this region.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Pensacola?
- Pensacola typically sees its last spring frost around mid-March, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Pensacola?
- July delivers the most rainfall with about 7.9 inches on average; annual precipitation totals roughly 68 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Pensacola?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Pensacola?
- January usually brings the coldest weather, averaging about 53°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Pensacola?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Pensacola get?
- Pensacola experiences about 79 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Pensacola?
- Pensacola's USDA hardiness zone 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
Pensacola, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures typically hover near 53°F while July averages 84°F — a 30°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation in Pensacola totals about 68 inches spread across roughly 79 rainy days.
Location shapes the city's weather patterns through its latitude (30.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost arrives, and daily weather conditions.