Fort Lauderdale, Florida Weather
First trades stir the ceiba canopy. Day 77 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Fort Lauderdale weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Heavy Rain22%0.86″83°74°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——85°73°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Drizzle13%—84°72°-1°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers17%—86°79°+2°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle39%—87°82°+1°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle53%—86°82°-1°
- WednesdayJun 10Drizzle64%0.12″82°76°-4°
Ozone at AQI 48. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~82%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
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. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~82%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 48
- UV peak
- 2.9 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 9
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.64 with 11 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
Fort Lauderdale at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: January 23 (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 — Fort Lauderdale
SPC has placed Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale's warmest weather (~84°F mean) while January delivers the coldest temperatures (~68°F). September sees peak rainfall at 9.3 inches, with January recording the lowest at 2.5 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 2.5″ | 4 |
| February | 70° | 3.3″ | 4 |
| March | 72° | 3.2″ | 4 |
| April | 76° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| May | 79° | 6.3″ | 7 |
| June | 82° | 8.0″ | 10 |
| July | 84° | 6.0″ | 11 |
| August | 84° | 7.3″ | 10 |
| September | 83° | 9.3″ | 12 |
| October | 80° | 7.7″ | 9 |
| November | 75° | 4.2″ | 5 |
| December | 71° | 3.0″ | 5 |
Regional context
Fort Lauderdale belongs to a humid subtropical climate region that extends across nearby cities. This shared climate zone creates similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions throughout the area.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Purple martins begin their northward migration through Fort Lauderdale in late February, filling the air with their liquid calls.
Bougainvillea reaches peak bloom in March, covering fences and walls with brilliant magenta bracts.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fort Lauderdale?
- Mid-February typically brings Fort Lauderdale's last spring frost, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Fort Lauderdale?
- September records the highest rainfall with about 9.3 inches on average; Fort Lauderdale receives roughly 64 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale?
- August typically delivers the warmest weather, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fort Lauderdale?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost in mid-February; warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Fort Lauderdale get?
- Fort Lauderdale experiences about 85 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Fort Lauderdale?
- Fort Lauderdale's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool provides the current zone designation when you enter the city ZIP code.
Climate
Fort Lauderdale, Florida sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 68°F while July averages 84°F — a 15°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Fort Lauderdale receives about 64 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 85 rainy days.
Latitude (26.1°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.