Ridge Wood Heights, FL Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ridge Wood Heights, a community in Sarasota County, Florida.
This Afternoon
90°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 97. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Ridge Wood Heights
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph N | 39% |
| Tonight | 73°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ENE | 61% |
| Sunday | 89°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph NNW | 51% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph ENE | 49% |
| Monday | 88°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph SE | 75% |
| Monday Night | 75°F | Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph ENE | 75% |
| Tuesday | 88°F | Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph S | 75% |
| Tuesday Night | 76°F | Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SE | 75% |
| Wednesday | 89°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph NNE | 70% |
| Wednesday Night | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 mph NNE | 70% |
| Thursday | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 9 mph NE | 52% |
| Thursday Night | 75°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 9 mph NE | 52% |
| Friday | 90°F | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms | 9 mph NE | 43% |
| Friday Night | 74°F | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 9 mph NE | 43% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ridge Wood Heights (27.286, -82.512). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ridge Wood Heights
Last spring frost
Jan 15
First fall frost
Jan 10
Growing season
365 days
Hardiness zone
10a
More local growing data for Ridge Wood Heights: nearby ZIP 34231 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Florida frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sarasota Bradenton Ap, Fl (9.7 mi from Ridge Wood Heights). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.