Miami, Florida Weather
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Miami weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Showers82%0.44″85°73°—
- ThursdayJun 4Showers47%8.0″80°71°-5°
- FridayJun 5Overcast25%—81°72°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Drizzle25%—83°79°+2°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle24%—85°81°+2°
- MondayJun 8Drizzle47%—87°82°+2°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle67%—87°82°0°
Ozone at AQI 43 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning). 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 43 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 43
- UV peak
- 1.7 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 43
PM × Wind × Precip
PM scrubbed by 5 hours of recent rain — PM2.5 down to 7.2 µg/m³, PM10 to 8.9 µg/m³.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.81
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 5h in last 6h
- Pattern
- washed out
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
- 2:27 AM
- Moonset
- 1:01 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
First trades stir the ceiba canopy
Miami at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 12°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 21 (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 — Miami
SPC has placed Miami 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 Miami's highest temperatures (~83°F mean), while January delivers the coolest (~67°F). Rain reaches its peak in September with 8.4 inches and drops to its lowest point in December at 2.3 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| February | 69° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| March | 71° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| April | 75° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| May | 78° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 7.8″ | 10 |
| July | 83° | 6.0″ | 9 |
| August | 83° | 7.5″ | 10 |
| September | 82° | 8.4″ | 11 |
| October | 79° | 6.5″ | 9 |
| November | 74° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| December | 70° | 2.3″ | 4 |
Regional context
Miami belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL, Palm Bay, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, the white blossoms of Southern magnolia trees begin opening across Miami's parks and residential areas.
Painted bunting males return from winter migration in April, their brilliant blue heads and red underparts appearing at backyard feeders.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Miami?
- Miami's final spring frost usually occurs around mid-February, while the first fall frost returns around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Miami?
- September ranks as the wettest month, bringing about 8.4 inches of rain on average. The city gets roughly 57 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Miami?
- August typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Miami?
- January typically brings the lowest temperatures, averaging about 67°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Miami?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-February. Warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Miami get?
- Miami experiences about 81 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Miami?
- Miami'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
Miami, Florida falls within a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures in January typically hover near 67°F, while July averages reach 83°F — creating a 16°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Miami gets about 57 inches of precipitation distributed across roughly 81 rainy days.
Several factors control the city's yearly rhythm: its latitude at 25.8°N, closeness to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements determine what plants thrive here, frost timing, and daily weather patterns.