Florida’s cold temperatures are nothing more than a memory, except for the view of all the brown trees and plants in our yards.
When will we see spring-like temps?
Queue the suspense music. OK, maybe it should be horror music.
In typical Florida fashion, we’re going to skip right over spring and jump right into summer.
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If that doesn’t have you scrambling for the closest air conditioner, how about this?
Expect temperatures through the middle of the week to be 10 to 20 degrees above average across the state.
Here’s what you should know.
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Florida temps to be 10-20 degrees above average this week
“The heat will be on across Florida through much of this week as a large area of high pressure is anchored across the East Coast,” according to Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert via email, March 9.
“The record-challenging temperatures will be in place through Wednesday (March 11) before a cold front moves through on Thursday and Thursday night.
“Through Wednesday, temperatures can be 10-20 degrees above the historical average across the entire state. While the frontal passage will bring some relief from the heat, temperatures on Friday (March 13) can still be a few degrees above historical averages.
“Only northern portions of Florida will see considerable relief from the humidity late in the week. Central and South Florida will remain humid.”
Current drought conditions in Florida
Did recent rain help Florida’s drought?
Not really. While some areas have seen a little rain lately, it hasn’t helped drought conditions in Florida.
As of March 3, 100% of Florida is suffering from drought ranging from moderate to extreme, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
More than two-thirds of the state — 70.5% — is experiencing extreme drought.
Expect March, April to be dry in Florida
March 2026 precipitation outlook calls for below-average rainfall for most of Florida.
“Most areas will see under 2 inches of rain over the next 10 days, although some areas can see over 2 inches where there are locally heavier storms,” DaSilva said.
“The rest of the month of March is forecast to yield below historical average rainfall for Florida overall. As a result, the fire risk will remain elevated, especially on windy days.
“It looks like April will be hot and dry, as well.”
Did someone say cold front? Don’t get your hopes up
A front moving through Florida late this week could provide a little relief, but don’t expect too much.
“While the frontal passage will bring some relief from the heat, temperatures on Friday can still be a few degrees above historical averages,” DaSilva said.
“Only northern portions of Florida will see considerable relief from the humidity late in the week. Central and South Florida will remain humid.
“I don’t think we are done with cold fronts. Looks like the pattern will support another (potentially stronger) cold front to move through between the 16th and 18th (of March). The few days preceding the cold front will heat up once again.”
Burn bans remain in effect across most of Florida peninsula
“Isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon (March 9) and into the evening hours,” according to the National Weather Service Mobile.
“Although overall coverage of storms is rather limited, the few storms that do develop may pack a punch. The strongest storms will be capable of producing large hail up to 2 in. and damaging winds.
“Another round of severe storms possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning (March 12),” according to the National Weather Service Mobile.
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“Isolated showers and storms are forecast late this afternoon and evening, mostly across southeast Alabama,” according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. “A few of those storms could be strong to severe with hail and isolated damaging wind gusts the primary concerns.”
“A few strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into the evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary concern.”
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Isolated thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon (March 10), with record-high temperatures possible through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are possible on Thursday, March 12.
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“Above normal-temperatures continue, with highs nearing record values across the interior,” according to the National Weather Service Melbourne.
“Isolated showers and storms will be possible along the sea breeze this afternoon (March 9), primarily south of Cape Canaveral.”
“Lower rain chances into mid-week, before a cold front brings scattered showers and storms late week.”
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“Above normal-temperatures continue, with highs nearing record values across the interior,” according to the National Weather Service Melbourne.
“Isolated showers and storms will be possible along the sea breeze this afternoon (March 9), primarily south of Cape Canaveral.”
“Lower rain chances into mid-week, before a cold front brings scattered showers and storms late week.”
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“Above normal-temperatures continue, with highs nearing record values across the interior,” according to the National Weather Service Melbourne.
“Isolated showers and storms will be possible along the sea breeze this afternoon (March 9), primarily south of Cape Canaveral.”
“Lower rain chances into mid-week, before a cold front brings scattered showers and storms late week.”
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“Temperatures will remain above normal through most of the upcoming week,” according to the National Weather Service Miami.
“Scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop over interior South Florida this afternoon (March 9) into early evening.”
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“Temperatures will remain above normal through most of the upcoming week,” according to the National Weather Service Miami.
“Scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop over interior South Florida this afternoon (March 9) into early evening.”
Temperatures will remain above normal through mid-week, with only a few degrees of relief for the end of the week into next weekend.
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“Temperatures will remain above normal through most of the upcoming week,” according to the National Weather Service Miami.
“Temperatures will remain above normal, with highs today (March 9) and Tuesday ranging from the low to mid 80s across the east coast metro to upper 80s and around 90 over inland Southwest Florida.”
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“Warm and rather humid weather will persist through midweek, but rain chances will diminish with only isolated afternoon and evening showers and t-storms expected,” according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay.
“This will allow temperatures to warm to near the daily record highs over inland areas today through Wednesday.”
A cold front is forecast to push through the region on Thursday (March 12), bringing the next round of rain chances area-wide.
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“Warm and rather humid weather will persist through midweek, but rain chances will diminish with only isolated afternoon and evening showers and t-storms expected,” according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay.
“This will allow temperatures to warm to near the daily record highs over inland areas today through Wednesday.”
A cold front is forecast to push through the region on Thursday (March 12), bringing the next round of rain chances area-wide.
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“Warm and rather humid weather will persist through midweek, but rain chances will diminish with only isolated afternoon and evening showers and t-storms expected,” according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay.
“This will allow temperatures to warm to near the daily record highs over inland areas today through Wednesday.”
A cold front is forecast to push through the region on Thursday (March 12), bringing the next round of rain chances area-wide.
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“Above normal-temperatures continue, with highs nearing record values across the interior,” according to the National Weather Service Melbourne.
“Isolated showers and storms will be possible along the sea breeze this afternoon (March 9), primarily south of Cape Canaveral.”
“Lower rain chances into mid-week, before a cold front brings scattered showers and storms late week.”
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Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://tallahassee.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Florida temps forecast to be 10-20 degrees above average. See forecast
