Weather forecast for todayMargate, FL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:16 am EDT

  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphSW 230°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dewpoint: 77°F
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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At the moment, in Margate, the sky remains mainly cloudy, with little sunshine peeking through.
The temperature is a moderately hot 78.8°F, and the feels-like temperature of which combines relative humidity and air temperature comes in at evaluated at a hot 87.8°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the today's maximum of 86°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 86°F
  • 73°F
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 1.18"
  • Wind: 9mphWSW 237°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:21 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:51 pm EDT
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On Saturday, in Margate, cloud build-up may lead to afternoon thunderstorms.
Elevated precipitation of 1.18" is predicted for today. The maximum temperature will be a hot 86°F, while the minimum temperature will be a temperate 73.4°F.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is assessed at a torrid 98.6°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today's highest temperature is expected to match the regular high for October at 83.3°F.
Sunrise was at 7:21 am and sunset will be at 6:51 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 30min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 12 pm - 2 pm 95°C.
Coldest period: 10 pm - 12 am 81°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 6 pm 98%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSW 216°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    93°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    95°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 1 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    95°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    95°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphESE 118°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    95°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 28°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 91%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Wind: 7mphN 6°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 16°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 0.43"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 23°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:51 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 89%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 15°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 82%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 9mphN 2°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 10mphN 356°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 9mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of lightning-active and cloudy weather is predicted.
Rain is expected practically for the rest of the day. With increased precipitation of 0.43", most rainfall is expected at 6 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 75.2°F and the highest temperature of 86°F. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 95°F and the lowest temperature of 80.6°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 3 pm.
The maximum temperature will be comparable to the average high of 83.3°F in October. The minimum temperature will be also close to October's average low of 75.9°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 13:16:39 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (9:16 am EDT) is 78.8°F. Feels-like temperature is 87.8°F.

Today, in Margate, showers and thunder will dominate the later part of the day.

Substantial precipitation of 1.18" is forecasted with a high probability in Margate.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 86°F, while the minimum temperature will be 73.4°F. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is evaluated at 98.6°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 75.9°F.

On Saturday, in Margate, sunrise was at 7:21 am and sunset will be at 6:51 pm (EDT).

In Margate, the length of the day today will be 11h and 30min.