Plantation, Florida Weather
First trades stir the ceiba canopy. Day 77 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Plantation weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Rain28%0.39″76°73°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——83°71°+7°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——88°74°+5°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle22%—89°80°+1°
- MondayJun 8Showers52%—93°80°+4°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle56%—90°81°-3°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle61%—89°79°-1°
PM2.5 at 6.8 µg/m³ (AQI 38) with a 0.80 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 6 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning).
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 33. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 33
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 7
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 6.8 µg/m³ (AQI 38) with a 0.80 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.80
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
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
- 3:11 AM
- Moonset
- 1:57 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
First trades stir the ceiba canopy
Plantation at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 13°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 — Plantation
SPC has placed Plantation 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
Plantation's warmest month is August (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~68°F). Rainfall peaks in September (9.3 inches) and bottoms out in January (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
Plantation sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a group of nearby cities that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
By late May, southern magnolia trees open their large white flowers, a reliable sign that warm-season rainfall has arrived.
Barn swallows return to open fields and retention ponds here in early April, hunting insects low over the water.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Plantation?
- Plantation's last spring frost typically lands around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives near mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Plantation?
- September is the wettest month with about 9.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 64 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Plantation?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Plantation?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 68°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Plantation?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Plantation get?
- Plantation averages about 85 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Plantation?
- Plantation'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
Plantation, Florida lies within a humid subtropical climate zone. January means settle around 68°F, while July averages 84°F — a 15°F seasonal swing.
Over the course of a year, Plantation collects about 64 inches of precipitation across roughly 85 rainy days.
Latitude (26.1°N), nearby water bodies, and elevation set the year's rhythm, shaping what grows, when frost is likely, and the character of daily weather.