Desoto Acres, FL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Desoto Acres, a community in Manatee County, Florida.
This Afternoon
92°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 99. East northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Desoto Acres
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 92°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 9 mph ENE | 39% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph ENE | 43% |
| Saturday | 91°F | Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph NE | 40% |
| Saturday Night | 73°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph ENE | 58% |
| Sunday | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph S | 83% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph ENE | 83% |
| Monday | 90°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph SSE | 76% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph ESE | 76% |
| Tuesday | 90°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph SSE | 71% |
| Tuesday Night | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph SSE | 71% |
| Wednesday | 90°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph WSW | 73% |
| Wednesday Night | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph ENE | 73% |
| Thursday | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 8 mph NE | 57% |
| Thursday Night | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 8 mph NE | 57% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Desoto Acres (27.383, -82.518). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Desoto Acres
Last spring frost
Jan 15
First fall frost
Jan 10
Growing season
365 days
Hardiness zone
10a
More local growing data for Desoto Acres: nearby ZIP 34243 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Florida frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sarasota Bradenton Ap, Fl (1.9 mi from Desoto Acres). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.