Merritt Island, FL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Merritt Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Merritt Island.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Merritt Island
What is the weather usually like in Merritt Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 51°F average low
- 55.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,404 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Merritt Island: February–March and November–December, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MELBOURNE WFO, FL US (USC00085612), adjusted for the elevation of Merritt Island.
Merritt Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Merritt Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| June | 6:23 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| July | 6:34 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 51°F (10°C).
It gets about 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Merritt Island is February–March and November–December. At 3 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Merritt Island
What is the hottest month in Merritt Island?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Merritt Island?
January, with an average low of 51°F (10°C).
How much does it rain in Merritt Island?
About 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Merritt Island?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Merritt Island?
February–March and November–December, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Merritt Island have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Merritt Island in November?
Highs average 79°F and lows 60°F, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Merritt Island?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:30 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Merritt Island weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Merritt Island.
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