Ocala, Florida Weather
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Ocala weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast22%—83°67°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——85°63°+2°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——89°65°+4°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——93°69°+4°
- SundayJun 7Overcast12%—93°69°0°
- MondayJun 8Overcast30%—95°71°+2°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle49%—88°74°-7°
Ozone at AQI 46. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~63%) — 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 46. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~63%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 46
- UV peak
- 0.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 6
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.63 with 12 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.63
- 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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 2:44 AM
- Moonset
- 1:00 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Ocala at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 10 (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.
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
July brings Ocala's warmest temperatures (~82°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~58°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in June (7.4 inches) and drops to its lowest point in November (2.1 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| February | 61° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| March | 65° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| April | 71° | 2.2″ | 4 |
| May | 76° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| June | 81° | 7.4″ | 11 |
| July | 82° | 6.9″ | 12 |
| August | 82° | 7.1″ | 12 |
| September | 80° | 6.5″ | 9 |
| October | 74° | 3.2″ | 5 |
| November | 65° | 2.1″ | 3 |
| December | 60° | 2.7″ | 4 |
Regional context
Ocala falls within a humid subtropical climate region — part of a group that experiences similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the flowering of Southern magnolia trees, their large white blossoms releasing a sweet fragrance across the region.
Painted bunting males display their breeding plumage during May, the colorful finches returning to establish territories in suitable habitat.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Ocala?
- Ocala's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Ocala?
- June receives the most rainfall with about 7.4 inches on average; the city gets roughly 52 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Ocala?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 82°F.
- What is the coldest month in Ocala?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 58°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Ocala?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Ocala get?
- Ocala experiences about 79 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Ocala?
- Ocala's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Ocala, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures typically hover near 58°F while July averages 82°F — a 24°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Ocala receives about 52 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 79 rainy days.
Weather patterns follow the city's latitude (29.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — factors that determine what grows here, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.