Opa-locka, Florida is a region that experiences a tropical monsoon climate, which is also known as “Am” under the Köppen climate classification. What this means is that the summers are hot and humid, and the winters are short and warm. There is a distinctly drier season in the winter months. Opa-locka’s sea-level elevation, location along the southern Atlantic Coast of Florida, subtropical position from the Equator, and proximity to the Gulf Stream are all instrumental in shaping the city’s climate.
In January, temperatures average around 67 degrees Fahrenheit, and the entire winter season is mild to warm. Any cool air that settles into the Opa-locka area usually originates after a cold front passes through from the west. This phenomenon produces most of the rainfall, which is still very minimal during the winter. Low temperatures in Opa-locka occasionally fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, though it is rare to see them in the freezing range or even dipping below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter highs generally range between 70–77 degrees.
The wet season in Opa-locka develops in mid-May, and winds down in mid-October, and this period is characterized by higher temperatures. Generally, the wet season features temperatures in the mid 80s to low 90s degree range in Opa-locka. High humidity complements these temperatures, though there is some respite from the heat and humidity: Many Opa-locka afternoons result in thunderstorms or pleasant sea breezes that develops off the Atlantic Ocean. The majority of the year’s average 56 inches of rainfall occurs during this period in Opa-locka. Extreme temperatures were recorded at 27 degrees Fahrenheit on February 3, 1917, and 100 degrees on July 21, 1940.
Hurricane season in Opa-locka officially starts June 1 and lasts through November 30. Still, hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions can develop beyond these dates. The most likely time for Opa-locka to be hit is during mid-August through the end of September.
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