UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

High humidity (83%) combined with the heat means it will feel more uncomfortable than the air temperature alone suggests — stay hydrated if you're active outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Fort Lauderdale?

The hottest month in Fort Lauderdale is typically August, with daytime highs averaging around 30.9°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 25.1°C (77°F).

What is the coldest month in Fort Lauderdale?

The coldest month in Fort Lauderdale is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 16.2°C (61°F) and daytime highs near 23.6°C (74°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Fort Lauderdale have a rainy season?

Fort Lauderdale doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. September is the wettest month on average (about 268 mm), while February is the driest (about 65 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Fort Lauderdale?

The best time to visit Fort Lauderdale is typically December to March, when daytime highs average a comfortable 25°C (77°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 76 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Fort Lauderdale's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Fort Lauderdale's air quality index (AQI) is 25, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.

Atmospheric Details

Wind

12 km/h

SW · Gentle Breeze · Max 14 km/h

Humidity

83 %

High · feels muggy

UV Index

Very High

Visibility

6 km

Good

Pressure

1017 hPa

Stable

Dew Point

24°C

Very humid

Today vs Normal

29°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 29°C.

28 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

High humidity (83%) combined with the heat means it will feel more uncomfortable than the air temperature alone suggests — stay hydrated if you're active outside.