Current Conditions
89°F
Feels like 102°F
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
As of Oct 12, 2026, 4:07 PM · Last checked Oct 12, 2026, 4:09 PM
Times shown in America/New_York. Some values may come from forecast models.
12 mph
NNE
70%
6.2 mi
29.97 inHg
Key West reports scattered clouds as of Oct 12, 2026, 4:07 PM with temperatures near 89°F (32°C). Humidity is 70%, and winds are around 12 mph.
Check the forecast times and official local alerts before planning commuting, outdoor activities, or travel in Key West.
Key West has a tropical savanna climate and ranks among the warmest cities in the United States. At Key West International Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 76°F (24°C) in Jan to 91°F (33°C) in Aug. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 40.4 inches (1027 mm) per year.
The dry season (November-April) brings steady trade winds, low humidity, and near-constant sunshine. The wet season runs May through October with muggy heat and passing showers and thunderstorms. Hurricane season spans June through November, and as a low-lying island surrounded by warm water, Key West is exposed to storms approaching from the Atlantic, Caribbean, or Gulf. Winter cold fronts occasionally reach the Keys, dropping temperatures into the 60s.
Key West's official climate record has a lowest temperature of 41°F, observed on January 12, 1886, and January 13, 1981. The surrounding ocean helps moderate winter cold on the island.
Local Planning Guide
August through October is Key West's most critical window, when peak hurricane risk overlaps with the heaviest wet-season rainfall.
On a small island surrounded by warm water, marine warnings, waterspout-prone storm cells, and tropical alerts matter as much as standard land-based forecasts.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.8°F | 65.5°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 77.4°F | 67.1°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 79.6°F | 69.3°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 82.6°F | 73.1°F | 2.1 in |
| May | 85.9°F | 76.4°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 88.7°F | 79.4°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 90.2°F | 80.6°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 90.6°F | 80.5°F | 5.4 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 79.2°F | 7.2 in |
| Oct | 85.8°F | 76.8°F | 5.7 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 72.2°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 77.7°F | 68.3°F | 2.2 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: KEY WEST INTL AP, FL US (PDF) (USW00012836), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
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