Local weather forecast

Weather in Lakeland, FL

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 33801, 33803, 33805, 33809 + more

Partly cloudy
Now88°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low98° / 78°
Rain chance6%
Wind4 mph
Weather alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 2:32AM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly cloudy88°3% rain
1 PMSunny98°3% rain
2 PMSunny95°3% rain
3 PMSunny98°2% rain
4 PMSunny98°2% rain
5 PMSunny96°2% rain
6 PMSunny92°4% rain
7 PMSunny90°4% rain
8 PMSunny86°6% rain
9 PMClear84°9% rain
10 PMClear83°10% rain
11 PMClear81°12% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
98° 78°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
95° 77°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
94° 77°Sunny
Rain 37%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like94°F
Humidity79%
Pressure30.17 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind4 mph S
Wind gusts4 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index10
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:55 AM
Sunset08:10 PM
Moonrise05:09 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 12%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 94°F with winds near 4 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

86°F, 6% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 88°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 12%.

Very strong UV protection needed

UV index is 10. Use shade, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

Lakeland weather today

Partly cloudy and 88°F in Lakeland, FL. Today's high is 98°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 4 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 30.17 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Lakeland

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 08:10 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 95°F and a low near 77°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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