Weather for Cape Canaveral, Florida
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sat
H: 94°F
L: 70°F
Sun
H: 75°F
L: 69°F
Mon
H: 77°F
L: 71°F
Tue
H: 79°F
L: 72°F
Wed
H: 82°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 1:36 AM
Moonset: 6:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM2:47 PM - 5:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM6:24 AM - 7:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Red Flag Warning issued May 2 at 1:25AM EDT until May 2 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today... .Gusty southwest winds, low relative humidity, and drought conditions will combine to cause critical fire weather conditions from Osceola and southern Brevard counties southward to the Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee region. The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA... Southern Brevard Barrier Islands. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 32 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning issued May 2 at 1:25AM EDT until May 2 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today... .Gusty southwest winds, low relative humidity, and drought conditions will combine to cause critical fire weather conditions from Osceola and southern Brevard counties southward to the Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee region. The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA... Osceola... Okeechobee... Coastal Indian River... Coastal Saint Lucie... Coastal Martin... Inland Indian River... Inland Saint Lucie... Inland Martin... Inland Southern Brevard... Mainland Southern Brevard. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 32 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Wind Advisory issued May 2 at 1:08AM EDT until May 2 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Southwest to West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts near 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Volusia, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola and Brevard counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 1:36 AM
Moonset: 6:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM2:47 PM - 5:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM6:24 AM - 7:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 2:23 AM
Moonset: 7:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:53 AM - 4:23 AM3:36 PM - 6:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 PM - 11:08 PM7:03 AM - 8:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 124.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 3:13 AM
Moonset: 8:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:43 AM - 5:13 AM4:27 PM - 6:57 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:48 AM - 9:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 4:04 AM
Moonset: 9:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:34 AM - 6:04 AM5:18 PM - 7:48 PM
Minor Periods
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 AM
Moonset: 10:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:26 AM - 6:56 AM6:09 PM - 8:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:31 AM - 11:01 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5