Water Temperature of the Gulf of Mexico in Cedar Key, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:24 PM EST
Today's Tides
Low: January 27, 2:35 AM, -0.2 ft
High: January 27, 9:26 AM, 1.9 ft
Low: January 27, 1:42 PM, 1.5 ft
High: January 27, 7:51 PM, 3.3 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Daughtry Bayou; Cedar Key Beach; Gulf of MexicoStation Name: Cedar Key
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 30 feet
Sensor Depth: -9 feet
Nearest Address:
550 First St
Cedar Key, FL 32625
Levy County
GPS Coordinates: 29.135000, -83.031700
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Weather for Cedar Key, Florida
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 55°F
L: 30°F

Wed
H: 54°F
L: 34°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 41°F

Fri
H: 63°F
L: 46°F

Sat
H: 52°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 2:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:57 AM - 10:27 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:14 AM - 1:44 PM1:42 AM - 3:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Freeze Watch issued January 27 at 1:01PM EST until January 29 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued January 27 at 1:01PM EST until January 28 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued January 27 at 1:38AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:38AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued January 27 at 12:37PM EST until January 28 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 25 expected. For the Freeze Watch, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued January 27 at 12:37PM EST until January 29 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 25 expected. For the Freeze Watch, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 2:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:57 AM - 10:27 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:14 AM - 1:44 PM1:42 AM - 3:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 9:02 PM
Moonset: 3:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:58 AM - 11:28 AM8:32 PM - 11:02 PM
Minor Periods
1:06 PM - 2:36 PM2:52 AM - 4:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 10:07 PM
Moonset: 4:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:02 AM - 12:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:09 PM - 3:39 PM4:01 AM - 5:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 11:10 PM
Moonset: 5:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:07 AM - 1:37 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM5:04 AM - 6:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:09 AM - 2:39 PM
Minor Periods
4:28 PM - 5:58 PM5:59 AM - 7:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
