St. Johns River near Sanford
6.5 mi- Level
- 4.1 ft
Forecast peak 4.2 ft Mon 2 PM, action stage
Reading from Sat 4:30 PM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 5:40 PM EDT at KSFB
Overcast and 73°23°, rain ~10 PM–1 AM (54%).
Today: low 68°20° (likely 62°17° to 68°20°), high 78°26° (likely 77°25° to 80°27°).
Now 73°23°
Cloudy
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 6p | Drizzle | 75°24° (likely 71°22° to 75°24°) | 75°24° | 30%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h | 74% | 68% | 1 |
| Sat 7p | Partly cloudy | 71°22° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 71°22° | 30%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 24 mph39 km/h | 84% | 53% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Mostly clear | 70°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 30%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 90% | 49% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Rain | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 40%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 23 mph37 km/h | 97% | 62% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Partly cloudy | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 40%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 100% | 52% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Drizzle | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 50%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 100% | 69% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Mostly clear | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 68°20° | 50%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph30 km/h | 100% | 39% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Mostly clear | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 72°22°) | 68°20° | 50%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 100% | 46% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Showers | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 72°22°) | 68°20° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 100% | 70% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Showers | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 68°20° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 100% | 64% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Showers | 68°20° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 68°20° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 100% | 83% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Showers | 69°21° (likely 67°19° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 97% | 43% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Clear | 69°21° (likely 66°19° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph33 km/h | 97% | 21% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Showers | 69°21° (likely 66°19° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 93% | 24% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Showers | 69°21° (likely 66°19° to 72°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.11 in2.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 97% | 22% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Sunny | 72°22° (likely 69°21° to 74°23°) | 72°22° | 20%, 0.11 in2.8 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 93% | 16% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Sunny | 76°24° (likely 74°23° to 77°25°) | 76°24° | 20%, 0.11 in2.8 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h | 82% | 22% | 1 |
| Sun 11a | Showers | 77°25° (likely 75°24° to 78°26°) | 77°25° | 20%, 0.11 in2.8 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 29 mph47 km/h | 82% | 54% | 2 |
| Sun 12p | Showers | 79°26° (likely 76°24° to 80°27°) | 79°26° | 30%, 0.11 in2.8 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h | 77% | 58% | 4 |
| Sun 1p | Showers | 79°26° (likely 74°23° to 80°27°) | 79°26° | 50%, 0.11 in2.8 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h | 77% | 57% | 6 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 79°26° (likely 76°24° to 81°27°) | 79°26° | 30%, 0.13 in3.3 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h | 77% | 50% | 6 |
| Sun 3p | Partly sunny | 80°27° (likely 75°24° to 81°27°) | 83°28° | 50%, 0.13 in3.3 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h | 72% | 45% | 4 |
| Sun 4p | Cloudy | 78°26° (likely 72°22° to 80°27°) | 78°26° | 50%, 0.13 in3.3 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 32 mph51 km/h | 76% | 51% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Showers | 77°25° (likely 73°23° to 78°26°) | 77°25° | 50%, 0.13 in3.3 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h | 79% | 50% | 3 |
| Sun 6p | Showers | 75°24° (likely 72°22° to 76°24°) | 75°24° | 50%, 0.13 in3.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h | 84% | 57% | 1 |
| Sun 7p | Showers | 72°22° (likely 71°22° to 73°23°) | 72°22° | 50%, 0.13 in3.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 24 mph38 km/h | 93% | 38% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Showers | 72°22° (likely 70°21° to 72°22°) | 72°22° | 20%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 26 mph43 km/h | 90% | 52% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Partly cloudy | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph33 km/h | 97% | 45% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Showers | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 50%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h | 97% | 40% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Showers | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 97% | 78% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Showers | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 97% | 34% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Showers | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h | 97% | 68% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Showers | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 69°21° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 100% | 58% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Showers | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 97% | 41% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Partly cloudy | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 69°21° | 10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 97% | 33% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Clear | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 69°21° | 10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 97% | 13% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Clear | 69°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 97% | 18% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Showers | 69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 69°21° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 97% | 54% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Showers | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 70°21° | 20%, 0.04 in1 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 93% | 60% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Showers | 72°22° (likely 72°22° to 74°23°) | 72°22° | 20%, 0.04 in1 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph31 km/h | 93% | 56% | 1 |
| Mon 10a | Showers | 75°24° (likely 71°22° to 77°25°) | 75°24° | 20%, 0.04 in1 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 29 mph47 km/h | 87% | 47% | 2 |
| Mon 11a | Showers | 78°26° (likely 77°25° to 79°26°) | 78°26° | 20%, 0.04 in1 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h | 79% | 27% | 4 |
| Mon 12p | Mostly sunny | 78°26° (likely 78°26° to 80°27°) | 78°26° | 20%, 0.04 in1 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h | 79% | 36% | 5 |
| Mon 1p | Showers | 79°26° (likely 78°26° to 81°27°) | 79°26° | 20%, 0.04 in1 mm | 20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h | 74% | 27% | 6 |
| Mon 2p | Partly sunny | 79°26° (likely 79°26° to 80°27°) | 79°26° | 10% | 20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h | 74% | 38% | 4 |
| Mon 3p | Partly sunny | 79°26° (likely 78°26° to 80°27°) | 79°26° | 10% | 20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h | 74% | 43% | 5 |
| Mon 4p | Partly sunny | 78°26° (likely 78°26° to 81°27°) | 78°26° | 10% | 20 mph32 km/h from NNE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h | 74% | 39% | 3 |
| Mon 5p | Mostly sunny | 78°26° (likely 77°25° to 80°27°) | 78°26° | 10% | 15 mph24 km/h from NNE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h | 74% | 43% | 1 |
Evening
6 PM–midnight
50% chance · 0.34 in8.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.22 in5.6 mm
Official NWS forecast
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.48 in12 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.74 in19 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
50% chance · 0.46 in12 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.14 in3.6 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.18 in4.6 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance · 0.08 in2 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Best day outdoors this week: the one dry, mild day the forecasts agree on (high 81°27°).
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
51% chance of rain, high 78°, low 68°.
50% chance of rain, high 81°, low 69°, warming up.
Dry, high 81°, low 68°.
Mostly dry, highs 81–84°.
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No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 4.2 ft Mon 2 PM, action stage
Reading from Sat 4:30 PM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 6.8 ft Sat 8 PM, action stage
Reading from Sat 4:30 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 4:30 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 5 PM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 72% less cooling than a typical week.
Cooling degree days, base 65°F
Sticky, humid air (dew point 66°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 5°3° colder than typical.
On average 3°2° colder than normal (daily mean temperature).
Midway weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:31 AM, sunset 6:46 PM.
Mostly clear 6–7:08 AM, but the moon is 99% lit and up.
Waxing gibbous
98% lit · growing