Hollywood, Florida Weather
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Hollywood weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Heavy Drizzle26%0.04″82°75°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——81°73°-1°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast12%—83°71°+2°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle16%0.01″84°80°+1°
- MondayJun 8Heavy Drizzle37%—85°80°+1°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle55%0.01″84°82°-1°
- WednesdayJun 10Drizzle66%0.05″82°77°-2°
Ozone at AQI 48 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. AQI up 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). Levels should ease through evening.
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 overcast skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 48
- UV peak
- 1.5 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- 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
- 3:10 AM
- Moonset
- 1:57 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
First trades stir the ceiba canopy
Hollywood at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 22 (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 — Hollywood
SPC has placed Hollywood in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- 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.
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 Hollywood's highest temperatures, averaging around 85°F, while January delivers the coolest weather at roughly 68°F. Rainfall reaches its peak in June with 8.7 inches and drops to its lowest point in December with just 2.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 2.7″ | 3 |
| February | 70° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| March | 73° | 2.7″ | 4 |
| April | 76° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| May | 80° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| June | 83° | 8.7″ | 11 |
| July | 84° | 6.8″ | 12 |
| August | 85° | 8.5″ | 12 |
| September | 83° | 8.0″ | 11 |
| October | 80° | 7.7″ | 9 |
| November | 75° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| December | 71° | 2.2″ | 5 |
Regional context
Hollywood falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with surrounding cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Bougainvillea reaches peak bloom during late May, painting south Florida landscapes in brilliant magenta and purple.
Painted bunting males arrive in late April, their jewel-toned plumage marking the height of spring migration through coastal Florida.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Hollywood?
- Hollywood's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-February, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Hollywood?
- June brings the heaviest rainfall, averaging about 8.7 inches, while the city receives roughly 62 inches of precipitation annually.
- What is the warmest month in Hollywood?
- August typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Hollywood?
- January sees the coolest temperatures, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Hollywood?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Hollywood get?
- Hollywood experiences approximately 88 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Hollywood?
- Hollywood's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperatures; consult the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Hollywood, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 68°F in January and climb to an average of 84°F in July — creating a 16°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 62 inches, distributed across roughly 88 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here follow the city's latitude of 26.0°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing conditions, frost timing, and daily weather characteristics.