Florida Gulf Coast University, FL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Florida Gulf Coast University, a community in Lee County, Florida.
This Afternoon
90°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 98. East northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Florida Gulf Coast University
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 mph ENE | 64% |
| Tonight | 73°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 3 mph ENE | 53% |
| Sunday | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 mph NNE | 56% |
| Sunday Night | 73°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 mph E | 53% |
| Monday | 89°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SSE | 75% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SSE | 75% |
| Tuesday | 89°F | Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph SSE | 75% |
| Tuesday Night | 75°F | Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SSE | 75% |
| Wednesday | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SE | 75% |
| Wednesday Night | 74°F | Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph E | 75% |
| Thursday | 90°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph ENE | 65% |
| Thursday Night | 74°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph ENE | 65% |
| Friday | 91°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 8 mph NE | 54% |
| Friday Night | 74°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph NE | 54% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Florida Gulf Coast University (26.468, -81.764). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Florida Gulf Coast University
Last spring frost
Jan 17
First fall frost
Jan 16
Growing season
365 days
Hardiness zone
10a
More local growing data for Florida Gulf Coast University: nearby ZIP 33965 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Florida frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ft Myers Sw Fl Rgnl Ap, Fl (4.8 mi from Florida Gulf Coast University). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.