Local weather forecast

Weather in Merritt Island, FL

Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 32952, 32953

Sunny
Now81°F

Sunny

High / Low84° / 69°
Rain chance17%
Wind7 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny81°2% rain
12 PMSunny82°2% rain
1 PMSunny84°1% rain
2 PMSunny84°2% rain
3 PMSunny83°1% rain
4 PMSunny82°1% rain
5 PMSunny80°1% rain
6 PMSunny78°2% rain
7 PMSunny74°3% rain
8 PMClear72°3% rain
9 PMClear71°4% rain
10 PMClear71°4% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
84° 69°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
86° 66°Overcast
Rain 9%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Cloudy
88° 67°Cloudy
Rain 10%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like82°F
Humidity51%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph N
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:13 AM
Sunset07:14 PM
Moonrise07:10 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 84°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 66°F
Highest rain chance8 AM · 22%
Strongest gusts3 PM · 22 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 4%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 82°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

72°F, 3% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 81°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 4%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Merritt Island

Florida is warm and humid for much of the year. Sea breezes drive frequent summer thunderstorms, while tropical systems and hurricanes are an important warm-season risk.

Merritt Island is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 28.54°N latitude and 80.67°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Merritt Island weather today

Sunny and 81°F in Merritt Island, FL. Today's high is 84°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 51%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Merritt Island

Sunrise is at 07:13 AM and sunset is at 07:14 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 86°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.

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