Sarasota, FL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sarasota weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sarasota.
This week in Sarasota
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sarasota
What is the weather usually like in Sarasota?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 52°F average low
- 49.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,246 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sarasota: February–March and November–December, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SARASOTA BRADENTON AP, FL US (USW00012871), adjusted for the elevation of Sarasota.
Sarasota weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sarasota through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 51 min |
| May | 6:40 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| June | 6:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| July | 6:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sarasota?
Sarasota has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 52°F (11°C).
It gets about 49.1 inches (1,246 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Sarasota is February–March and November–December. At 23 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 Sarasota
What is the hottest month in Sarasota?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sarasota?
January, with an average low of 52°F (11°C).
How much does it rain in Sarasota?
About 49.1 inches (1,246 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sarasota?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sarasota?
February–March and November–December, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sarasota have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Sarasota in November?
Highs average 80°F and lows 60°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sarasota?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:40 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sarasota weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sarasota.
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